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Mercedes A Class vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or MINI Countryman?

Mercedes A Class vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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MINI Countryman

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MINI Countryman is very slightly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,483 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 412 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Countryman

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers visibly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is barely lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers noticeably more boot space – 460 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Mercedes A Class

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13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

Beautiful design, carefully finished inside, large display, very comfortable ride with the automatic gearbox, a bit cramped in the back, fairly spacious boot.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MINI
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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