2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | GMC | Mini |
| Model | Sierra | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 47 L |
