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Mercury MPG by model
EPA has rated 16 Mercury nameplates in model years 1984–2011; eight of them have a page of their own here. Its highest rating is 40 MPG, by the Lynx in 1985. The Grand Marquis has the longest record, 28 model years, and the Mountaineer the weakest yearly peak, 14 MPG. Of the 16, 11 are cars.
Every Mercury nameplate
| Nameplate | Model years | Class (most years) | Best version, MPG | Weakest year | Other powertrains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 1984–2002 | compact cars | 25 (1999–2000) | 19 | gasoline only |
| Grand Marquis | 1984–2011 | large cars | 20 (1992) | 16 | flex-fuel |
| Lynx | 1984–1987 | compact cars | 40 (1985) | 34 | diesel |
| Mariner | 2005–2011 | SUVs | 32 (2009–2011) | 21 | hybrid, flex-fuel |
| Milan | 2006–2011 | midsize cars | 39 (2010) | 23 | flex-fuel, hybrid |
| Mountaineer | 1997–2010 | SUVs | 17 (2001 and 2009–2010) | 14 | flex-fuel |
| Sable | 1986–2009 | midsize cars | 22 (2008) | 20 | flex-fuel |
| Villager | 1993–2002 | special purpose vehicles | 18 (1998–2000) | 17 | gasoline only |
| Capri | 1984–1986 and 1991–1994 | minicompact cars | 24 (1992–1994) | 22 | gasoline only |
| Marauder | 2003–2004 | large cars | 17 (2003–2004) | 17 | gasoline only |
| Marquissame ratings as the Ford LTD | 1984–1986 | midsize cars | 20 (1984–1986) | 20 | gasoline only |
| Montegosame ratings as the Ford Five Hundred | 2005–2007 | large cars | 21 (2005–2007) | 21 | gasoline only |
| Monterey | 2004–2007 | minivans | 18 (2005) | 17 | gasoline only |
| Mystique | 1995–2000 | compact cars | 25 (1998–2000) | 24 | gasoline only |
| Topazsame ratings as the Ford Tempo | 1984–1994 | compact cars | 34 (1984–1986) | 23 | diesel |
| Tracer | 1988–1989 and 1991–1999 | compact cars | 30 (1996) | 27 | gasoline only |