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Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

1997–2004 vs 2001–2006 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

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Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, PiccadillySpecifications →Listings →
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006 · 4 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →
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Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004no listings
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length3,606 mm–3,640 mmLength3,626 mm
Width1,719 mmWidth1,688 mm
Height1,587 mmHeight1,416 mm
Wheelbase2,423 mmWheelbase2,467 mm
Ground clearance140 mm–150 mmGround clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume390 lTrunk volume150 l
Curb weight1,035 kg–1,160 kgCurb weight1,050 kg–1,140 kg
Fuel tank54 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years1997–2004Production years2001–2006
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines12Number of engines4
Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.1Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · A 170 CDILowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · One D 1.4
Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · A 210 EvolutionBest 0–100 km/h7.4 s · Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged
Top speed203 km/hTop speed218 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · One
Items in the base trim16 · ClassicItems in the base trim22 · One
Items in the top trim26 · PiccadillyItems in the top trim30 · Cooper S
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm, Mini Cooper R50 / R53 3,626 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,423 vs 2,467 mm. Boot: 390 vs 150 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 uses 4.5 l/100 km (A 170 CDI); the most frugal Mini Cooper R50 / R53 4.8 l/100 km (One D 1.4).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 makes 103 kW (140 hp) (A 210 Evolution); the strongest Mini Cooper R50 / R53 125 kW (170 hp) (Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged).

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