MINI Cooper vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz C-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the MINI Cooper and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
In comparing the MINI Cooper's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Cooper's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Cooper’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 189 horsepower. The Cooper is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles.This gives the MINI Cooper the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17500
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26570
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6347
Price Range:
3785 - 9044
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121693
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
139818
# Good or Great Deals:
2
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3866829457131207
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.346524751798224
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N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Cooper Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Base, S
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
111 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
189 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2524 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
143.1 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3250 lbs
Width:
68 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
171 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40ZR17
Exterior Colors
Black
Astro Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Hyper Blue Metallic
Gold
Solid Gold Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Purple
Purple Haze Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Yellow
Liquid Yellow
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Black Opal Metallic / Capri Blue Metallic / Orion Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Green
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Purple
Not available
Red
Bordeaux Red Metallic / Mars Red / Paprika Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alabaster White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Desert Silver Metallic
Gray
Iridium Silver Metallic / Pewter Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cordoba Beige
Black
Black/Panther Black / Octagon Panther Black/Black / Panther Black/Panther Black
Blue
Lapis Blue/Panther Black
Gray
Gray/Black / Space Gray/Panther Black
Red
Octagon Tartan Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Ash
Red
Not available
