2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2011 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | B |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
