Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs MINI Countryman
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 126 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the MINI Countryman, a 28 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Compact Cars · 55 configurations
2015–2027
MINI Countryman
Midsize Cars · 75 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | MINI Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 126 mpg ✓ | 98 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 127 mpg ✓ | 101 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 124 mpg ✓ | 94 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $600 ✓ | $800 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 273 g/mi | 175 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A2), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM8) | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Premium, Premium or E85 | Electricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 55 | 75 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
CLA-Class vs Countryman: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class or the MINI Countryman?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 126 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the MINI Countryman, a 28 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $800 for the MINI Countryman — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the CLA-Class and Countryman offer?
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as Compact Cars and the MINI Countryman as Midsize Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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