2012 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
| Model | CL | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
