Mini Cooper S 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 49 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper S consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mini Cooper S) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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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 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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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 meters | 10 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`635 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`220 kg | 1`310 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 530 kg | |
| Mini Cooper S load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 3400 | |
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