The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 38,000

€ 24,600

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62.1
69.9
80.3
55.4
66.3
75.3
69.9 in
Width
66.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
62.1 in
Height
55.4 in
101.2
157.9
97.1
146.2
157.9 in
Length
146.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.57 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
I01
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
173 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
33 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
180 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
437 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft




31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft