Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lincoln MKX Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mercury Mountaineer to the dealership as the Lincoln. When it comes to MSRP, the Mercury Mountaineer doesn't cost much less than the Lincoln MKX.

Utility
The Mercury Mountaineer's larger trunk will accommodate more large objects than the Lincoln MKX. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mountaineer over the Lincoln MKX. The Mercury Mountaineer is likely a better choice than the Lincoln MKX regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or big animals. Towing is considerably more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Lincoln's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln MKX offers a bit more head room than the Mercury, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln MKX make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Dimensions
The Mercury Mountaineer is a little more ponderous than the Lincoln MKX. The Lincoln MKX's tank is about the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury's is a tad bigger. The MKX and the Mercury compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Mountaineer and the MKX doubtless handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln MKX's engine is considerably smaller than the Mercury Mountaineer's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Mercury Mountaineer will have picked up and gone by the time the MKX finally gets moving.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Mercury Mountaineer isn't quite as generous as the Lincoln MKX's.