2013 Mini Countryman Base vs. 2013 Mini Countryman S All4
To start off, both 2013 Mini Countryman Base and 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman Base.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Countryman Base. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 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 Mini Countryman S All4 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman Base. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman Base.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Countryman Base | 2013 Mini Countryman S All4 | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Countryman | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4097 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1993 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1561 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2595 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
