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Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,023km636mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,005mm158in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
278L
341L
Max trunk volume
941L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
35.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d has 7 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d has more power, Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
1,023 km
636 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.4 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,023 km
636 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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