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Mercedes A Class vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 23,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or MINI MINI?

Mercedes A Class vs MINI MINI: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

MINI MINI

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI MINI is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,254 £.

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

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers considerably more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 317 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI MINI is only slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes A Class offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,125 L, about 200 L more than the MINI MINI.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class holds a narrow 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
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Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
23,300 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, 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
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
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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