Mini Cooper S 2018 vs BMW 3 series 1999

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Mini Cooper S
2018 - 2020
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2003
Body: HatchbackCoupe
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mini Cooper S is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 192 HP116 - 231 HP
Torque: 280 NM175 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 - 6.8 seconds6.5 - 12 seconds
In general, Mini Cooper S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 6.57.1 - 10.0
Mini Cooper S petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.85 m4.49 m
Width: 1.73 m1.76 m
Height: 1.41 m1.37 m
Mini Cooper S is smaller, but higher.
Mini Cooper S is 64 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 211 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
731 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Mini Cooper S has 199 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mini Cooper S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`638 kg~ 1`878 kg
Net weight:~ 1`210 kg~ 1`366 kg
Load capacity:~ 428 kg~ 512 kg
Mini Cooper S load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Quality: no data
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Average price (€): 16 4003400
Pros and Cons: Mini Cooper S has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption
BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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