Mini Countryman 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman and Mercedes B class have the same engine power, but Mini Countryman torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes B class. Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Countryman can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Countryman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of Mini Countryman 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 138 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 377 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 800 | |
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