2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
Model | C | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |