Global EV Comparison: Mini Countryman E vs Mercedes EQA 250
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General Info
The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €43500. The Mercedes EQA 250 (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €27380 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €43500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €27380 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQA 250 (2021-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mini Countryman E (2024-…).
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 462 km | 496 km |
| Range (GCC) | 393 km | 417 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66.5 kWh | 69.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.7 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.5 kWh/100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.07 km/kWh | 6.27 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 7.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 128 kW, while the Mercedes EQA 250 (2021-2023) maxes out at 112 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 128 kW | 112 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 140 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Mercedes EQA 250 (2021-2023).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4433 mm | 4463 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2069 mm | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1843 mm | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1656 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2729 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).
| Property | Mini Countryman E | Mercedes EQA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1940 kg | 2040 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 460 l | 340 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1450 l | 1320 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 6.4 |
