2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 545 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
| Model | CL | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 47 L |
