Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a 68 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Countryman leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Subcompact Cars · 123 configurations
2015–2027
MINI Countryman
Midsize Cars · 75 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | MINI Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 30 mpg | 98 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 36 mpg | 94 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,550 | $800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 215 g/mi | 175 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Electricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 123 | 75 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
C-Class vs Countryman: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the MINI Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a 68 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the MINI Countryman runs about $800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,550 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.
What engines do the C-Class and Countryman offer?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz C-Class as Subcompact Cars and the MINI Countryman as Midsize Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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