Mini Cooper 2001 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 33 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mini Cooper consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mini Cooper consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mini Cooper engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.63 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mini Cooper is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Mini Cooper uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1030 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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