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Mini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

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

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Mini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,549mm61in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
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Trunk volume
350L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,170L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
47L
50L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250PowerTorque
  • Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.66.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2507.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
627 km
389 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,549 mm
61.0 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,549 mm
61.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
627 km
389 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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