Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs MINI Cooper

The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 88 mpg advantage and costs about $2,750 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Cooper leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2016–2027

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Two Seaters · 67 configurations

22mpg combined (best)
All Mercedes-Benz AMG GT specs

2015–2026

MINI Cooper

Subcompact Cars · 135 configurations

110mpg combined (best)
All MINI Cooper specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricMercedes-Benz AMG GTMINI Cooper
Best combined MPG22 mpg110 mpg
Best city MPG20 mpg119 mpg
Best highway MPG27 mpg100 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,450$700
Lowest CO2 output397 g/mi272 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEVSIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spd, Automatic (AM7), Automatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (A1)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Premium and ElectricityPremium, Electricity
EPA classTwo SeatersSubcompact Cars
Years covered2016–20272015–2026
Configurations on record67135

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

AMG GT vs Cooper: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the MINI Cooper?

The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a 88 mpg advantage and costs about $2,750 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the MINI Cooper runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — a difference of roughly $2,750 per year.

What engines do the AMG GT and Cooper offer?

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV. MINI Cooper: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT as Two Seaters and the MINI Cooper as Subcompact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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