Mercury Mountaineer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mercury Mountaineer and the Nissan Pathfinder quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Mountaineer's engine isn't much bigger than the Nissan Pathfinder's.

Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder and the Mercury Mountaineer can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Nissan Pathfinder's.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Pathfinder offers a bit more head room than the Mountaineer, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mountaineer make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan.

Dimensions
The Nissan Pathfinder's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a tad bigger. The Nissan Pathfinder 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. It costs approximately the same to get the Pathfinder to the dealership as the Mercury. As far as MSRP, the Nissan doesn't cost much less than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Warranty
The Mercury Mountaineer and the Nissan Pathfinder have the same basic after-sale protection.