Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Mercury Mountaineer packs quite a punch and will knock the Equinox down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Mercury Mountaineer is definitely more maneuverable than the Equinox, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Equinox's engine is considerably smaller than the Mercury Mountaineer's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Mountaineer will have picked up and gone by the time the Chevrolet finally gets moving.

Utility
The Mercury Mountaineer will most certainly prove handier than the Chevrolet Equinox for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Mercury Mountaineer outpulls the Chevrolet Equinox by a massive margin.

Convenience
The Mercury's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Chevrolet.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Mountaineer. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chevrolet Equinox make it more spacious for your passengers than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Dimensions
The Mercury is significantly heavier than the Chevrolet Equinox. The Chevrolet Equinox's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a bit bigger. The Chevrolet and the Mercury Mountaineer compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chevrolet Equinox is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mountaineer. With respect to fuel economy, the Chevrolet is slightly better than the Mercury, but not by much. The Mountaineer requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Chevrolet Equinox. The Mercury Mountaineer is substantially more expensive than the Chevrolet Equinox with respect to MSRP.

Overview
The Equinox and the Mercury Mountaineer have the same basic after-sale protection.