Mercedes-Benz vs. MINI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mercedes-Benz and MINI contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mercedes-Benz and MINI cars.

When comparing the Mercedes-Benz brand to the MINI brand, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered. MINI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability and retained value.

Mercedes-Benz versus MINI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus MINI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for MINI in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. MINI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. MINI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for MINI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives MINI the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz versus MINI: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus MINI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus MINI overall quality ratings shows MINI with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, MINI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. MINI shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models.