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Mini Hatch (F56) 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 (F56)

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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Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,175 kg
    2,590 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    106 g/km
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,175kg2,590lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
3,821mm150in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
211L
341L
Max trunk volume-
1,157L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
106g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) 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 (F56)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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
35.1 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)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 (F56) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) 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 (F56)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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,175 kg
2,590 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
227 km/h
141 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 (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.2 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,100 km
684 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.3 s
227 km/h
141 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 (F56) 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 (F56)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
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
106 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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