Mercury Cougar vs MINI Cooper
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 MINI Cooper
Overview
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Oxford Edition |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,520 (best) | $25,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal (best) | 11.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 161 hp (best) |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 3 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 34.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 785 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lbs (best) | 3,014 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in (best) | 98.2 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 152.6 in |
| Width | 69.6 in (best) | 68.7 in |
| Height | 52.2 in | 56.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury CougarBase | MINI CooperOxford Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercury Cougar | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Oxford Edition $25,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $17,020 MSRP | Oxford Edition $26,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $17,520 MSRP | Signature $29,500 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport Premium $18,520 MSRP | Signature $30,500 MSRP |
| 5 | Sport Ultimate $19,920 MSRP | Signature $34,600 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Signature Plus $31,900 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Signature Plus $32,900 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Signature Plus $37,000 MSRP |
| 9 | — | S Signature $32,800 MSRP |
| 10 | — | S Signature $33,800 MSRP |
| 11 | — | S Signature $37,900 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Iconic $33,600 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Iconic $34,600 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Iconic $38,700 MSRP |
| 15 | — | S Signature Plus $35,200 MSRP |
| 16 | — | S Signature Plus $36,200 MSRP |
| 17 | — | S Signature Plus $40,300 MSRP |
| 18 | — | S Iconic $36,900 MSRP |
| 19 | — | S Iconic $37,900 MSRP |
| 20 | — | S Iconic $42,000 MSRP |
| 21 | — | JCW Signature $38,900 MSRP |
| 22 | — | JCW Signature $44,600 MSRP |
| 23 | — | JCW Signature Plus $41,300 MSRP |
| 24 | — | JCW Signature Plus $47,000 MSRP |
| 25 | — | JCW Iconic $43,300 MSRP |
| 26 | — | JCW Iconic $49,000 MSRP |