Mini Cooper S 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 62 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper S over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mini Cooper S consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 80 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 300 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5800 | |
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