Mini Cooper 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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Mini Cooper
2010 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Body: HatchbackSedan
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mini Cooper is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.01.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 112 - 122 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 160 - 270 NM160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 - 10.4 seconds5.5 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 - 6.44.7 - 9.7
Mini Cooper petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mini Cooper equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the 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!
Ground clearance: 139 mm (5.5 inches)140 - 144 mm (5.5 - 5.7 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 3.72 m4.53 m
Width: 1.68 m1.82 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Mini Cooper is smaller.
Mini Cooper is 81 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 160 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
680 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Mini Cooper has 300 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`554~ 2`023
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 70005800
Pros and Cons: Mini Cooper has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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