2020 Mercury 250XL Pro XS
Engine
Engine Type: V-8
Bore x Stroke: 3.6 in. x 3.4 in. (92 mm x 86 mm)
Displacement: 4.6 L
Starting: Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
Dimensions
Shaft Length: 25 in. (635 mm)
Weight: 505 lb. (229 kg)
General
Trim Method: Power trim and tilt
Propshaft Horsepower: 250 hp (186 kW)
Full Throttle Operating Range: 5600-6200 rpm
Gear Ratio / Shift: 1.75:1 / F-N-R
Fuel Induction: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
Alternator: 85 Amp / 1071 Watt with Idle Charge
Cooling: Water-cooled with thermostat
Steering: Big Tiller (optional); Hydraulic (standard); Power (optional)
Features
- Engine Details: Great for bass and multi-species fishing boats.
- Take it to the Limit: No outboard gets from zero to wide-open quicker than a Mercury Pro XS, now with V8 4.6-liter and V6 3.4-liter muscle. This is performance that will rocket your rig out of the hole and to the next hot spot in a blur. These Pro XS models feature generous displacement in a performance-tuned powerhead with a deep-breathing double-overhead-cam design and long-runner intake tract that delivers instant throttle response at any speed.
- Discover better boating: Active Trim by Mercury makes boating easier and more enjoyable by automatically trimming your engine. Active Trim simplifies boat operation while improving engine performance and decreasing fuel costs.
Specifications
- HP / kW: 250 / 186
- Engine type: V-8
- MidSection: Conventional MidSection
- Displacement (CID/CC): 279 CID
- Displacement (L): 4.6L
- Cylinder Configuration: V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
- Full throttle RPM: 5600-6200
- Air induction: Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
- Fuel induction system: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
- Alternator amp / Watt: 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
- Recommended fuel: Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
- Recommended oil: NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
- Engine protection operator warning system: SmartCraft Engine Guardian
- Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology: Yes
- Starting: Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
- Controls: Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
- Steering: Big Tiller (optional); Hydraulic (standard); Power (optional)
- Shaft length: 25″ / 635 mm
- Gearcase ratio: 1.75:1
- Dry weight: 505 lbs / 229 kgs
- CARB star rating: 3
- Bore and stroke: 3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm
- Ignition: SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
- Cooling system: Water-cooled with thermostat
- Gear shift: F-N-R
- Gearcase options: 25″: 5.44″
- Trim system: Power trim and tilt
- Exhaust system: Through prop
- Color: Phantom Black
- Lubrication system: Integrated wet sump
- Oil Capacity: 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
- Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
- Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
