Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mini Cooper SE Convertible was announced in February 2023. At its core, it features a 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 201 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 56000 USD.
Conversely, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Plus was officially introduced in 2025. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 761 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | February 2023 | 2025 |
| Release date | April 2023 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total | 85 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) |
| Driving range | 201 km | 761 km |
| Consumption | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 12.7 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-80% in 2.5 hours | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 50 kW max, 0-80% in 35 min | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 2 door convertible, 4 seats | 5 door Estate, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3850 x 1727 x 1427 mm (151.6 x 68.0 x 56.2 in) | 4723 x 1855 x 1469 mm (185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in) |
| Weight | 1470 kg unladen | - |
| Wheels size | R17 | R17, R18, R19 |
| Trunk volume | 160 l | 455 l, 1290 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 101 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 8.8" touchscreen | 14" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5" | 10.25" |
| Head-up display | Yes, retractable | Yes |
| Various | - | 14" passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Retractable textile soft top | Panoramic glass sunroof with electrochromic variable light transmission |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | - |
| Miscellaneous | Amazon Alexa car integration | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Front camera, collision detection and braking, Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 56000 USD | - |