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Mercury · model year 2011
2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD is a gasoline hybrid SUV with four-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG, with 30 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2300. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Good to know
- 29 MPG combined EPA rating
- 30 MPG city rating
- Four-wheel drive
- Gasoline hybrid powertrain
- SUV body
Watch for
- 27 MPG highway rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2300
- 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. SUV shoppers who want four-wheel drive and hybrid gasoline power Drivers whose use includes substantial city mileage
The 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD is a gasoline hybrid SUV built around four-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Its 29 MPG combined rating is the central number, with city mileage edging ahead of highway mileage. EPA annual fuel cost is $2300, and tailpipe CO2 is 306.45 grams per mile. It makes sense for someone who wants this body and drivetrain combination and accepts the stated fuel expense. Highway-heavy drivers should use the 27 MPG highway figure for planning.
What it is
This 2011 Mercury Mariner is a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD with four-wheel drive. It uses a gasoline hybrid powertrain and a 2.5 L 4-cyl engine.
The transmission is automatic with variable gear ratios.
The numbers
The figure to use for mixed driving is 29 MPG combined. EPA city mileage is 30 MPG, while highway mileage is 27 MPG.
That means the Mariner rates slightly higher in city driving than on the highway.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2300. The estimate uses the Mariner's gasoline fuel and its official MPG ratings.
Tailpipe emissions are 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Place its 29 combined MPG beside other entries in Mercury cars. Use the 30 city and 27 highway figures when your driving is mostly urban or highway miles.
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so this page does not assign a relative lead or gap.
Who it suits
This Mariner suits a buyer looking for an SUV body, four-wheel drive and gasoline-hybrid power in one vehicle.
Its city rating is 30 MPG, so it fits driving that includes more city miles than highway miles.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel drive and SUV body are paired with a 27 MPG highway rating, below its 30 MPG city rating.
The gasoline hybrid setup delivers 29 MPG combined, with EPA annual fuel cost listed at $2300.
Verdict
Choose the 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD if your priorities are an SUV shape, four-wheel drive and hybrid gasoline power. Its 29 MPG combined result gives a clear everyday target, while the 30 city and 27 highway ratings show where it performs differently. The EPA running estimate is $2300 a year, and emissions are 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile. Buyers focused on highway mileage should account for the lower highway figure.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 29 MPG
- City MPG
- 30 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 306 g per mile
- Model year
- 2011
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 30 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2300.
Is the Mariner Hybrid 4WD gasoline-powered?
Yes. It uses gasoline and a hybrid powertrain.
Does it have four-wheel drive?
Yes. The EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, and its drive is four-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5 L 4-cyl engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 306.45 grams per mile.
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