Mercury

Mercury Montego

Mercury Montego
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The official data lists 3 versions of the Mercury Montego (2005–2007), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2005–2007
Markets
United States
Engines
3.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
11.2 L/100 km (EPA)

What kind of car was the Mercury Montego?

The Montego was a four-door Mercury sedan introduced for 2005. It shared its basic design with the Ford Five Hundred, bringing a roomy large-car option to Mercury’s range. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive were available.

Generation and engines

The Montego’s only listed generation ran from 2005 to 2007. Its sedan format and available all-wheel drive gave Mercury’s large-car range a different character from its traditional full-size sedans.

Every Montego used a 3.0 L petrol V6. The engine produced 203 hp. Front-wheel-drive models used a six-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel-drive versions paired the engine with a continuously variable transmission.

How economical was the Mercury Montego?

The EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG, and the lowest listed US consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. These are EPA figures for the US market. EPA, European WLTP or NEDC, and Canadian 5-cycle tests use different procedures, so their results are not directly interchangeable.

Where was the Montego sold?

The Montego was sold in the United States from 2005 to 2007 and was also offered in Canada. US versions listed by the EPA used a 3.0 L petrol engine.

Questions and answers

How many generations of Mercury Montego were there?

The Montego sold from 2005 to 2007 is its only listed generation.

How much power did the Mercury Montego make?

Its 3.0 L petrol V6 produced 203 hp.

What is the Montego’s official fuel economy?

The EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km.

Montego first generation (2005–2007)

Mercury Montego first generation
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Model codes: D3 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, cars.com

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2007VMODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2005–2007CLKUP3.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2005–2006VMODE CLKUP · FFS MPFI3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.