Mercedes A class 2001 vs Mini Cooper 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mini Cooper) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 149 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mini Cooper, but torque is 31 NM more than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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: | 3.78 m | 3.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 15 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
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