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Mercedes E-Class vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or MINI MINI?

Mercedes E-Class vs MINI MINI: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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MINI MINI

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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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

E-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MINI MINI is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,633 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers significantly more range – reaching up to 391 km, about 275 km more than the Mercedes E-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 E-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

E-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI MINI is visibly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers substantially more boot space – 540 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class is clearly superior overall 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
24,900 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 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
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
293 - 391 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible, Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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MINI
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class have?

The Mercedes E-Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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