2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito would be higher. At 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 856 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
| Model | Vito | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2151 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
