Mini Cooper 2007 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 275 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mini Cooper, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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