2021 MINI Cooper vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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MSRP$22,400 | MSRP$43,550 |
Average price$24,721 | Average price$40,051 |
Listings289 | Listings281 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryThe MINI Cooper is a funky little car with a big attitude that screams nostalgia. The BMW-owned automaker marches to the beat of its own drum, and while the MINI Cooper isn’t the most practical or best equipped car in its class, its unique styling and classic fun-loving attitude will be just what the doctor ordered for many buyers. The Cooper is available in body styles that include the two-door Mini Cooper Hardtop, a four-door hardtop, and a convertible. Other variants of the Cooper go by different names, such as the larger MINI Countryman crossover and the Clubman wagon. Updates for the 2021 model year includes several new features and the re-addition of a manual transmission option. Two new special editions are also available: MINI Sidewalk and John Cooper Works GP. The MINI Cooper's odd place in the market pits it against several competitors from various classes. New car buyers may cross-shop the Mazda MX-5 Miata, BMW 2 Series, Kia Soul, Kia Seltos, Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86, Hyundai Kona, or Mazda MX-30 when making a buying decision on the MINI. Prior to their discontinuation, the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit were solid Mini competitors as well. | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2707 lbs | Curb Weight3825 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.6 in |
Length151.1 in | Length187.0 in |
Width76.1 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload818 lbs | Maximum Payload1202 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,400 | $43,550 |
Average price | $24,721 | $40,051 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 5.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The MINI Cooper is a funky little car with a big attitude that screams nostalgia. The BMW-owned automaker marches to the beat of its own drum, and while the MINI Cooper isn’t the most practical or best equipped car in its class, its unique styling and classic fun-loving attitude will be just what the doctor ordered for many buyers. The Cooper is available in body styles that include the two-door Mini Cooper Hardtop, a four-door hardtop, and a convertible. Other variants of the Cooper go by different names, such as the larger MINI Countryman crossover and the Clubman wagon. Updates for the 2021 model year includes several new features and the re-addition of a manual transmission option. Two new special editions are also available: MINI Sidewalk and John Cooper Works GP. The MINI Cooper's odd place in the market pits it against several competitors from various classes. New car buyers may cross-shop the Mazda MX-5 Miata, BMW 2 Series, Kia Soul, Kia Seltos, Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86, Hyundai Kona, or Mazda MX-30 when making a buying decision on the MINI. Prior to their discontinuation, the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit were solid Mini competitors as well. | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2707 lbs | 3825 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 187.0 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 818 lbs | 1202 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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