Mini Cooper 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 31 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 1.4 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 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 2.1 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 | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 | 7 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 | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | no data | |
| 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`480 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above 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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