Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 7.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 400'000 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 Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Cooper S might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 275 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3800 | |
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