2012 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mini | Audi |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2912 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
