2000 Mercury Mountaineer Base V8
The 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Base V8 is a 215-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,025 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 215 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Mountaineer measures 190.7 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,050 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,025 ($52,893 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,610 ($53,997 *) |
| Destination Charge | $585 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L Windsor OHV V8, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | 235/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | 235/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 81.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,050 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars