The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 24,600

€ 29,000

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Cooper SD 5-door.
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.1
68
76.1
66.3 in
Width
68 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.4 in
Height
56.1 in
97.1
146.2
101.1
157.7
146.2 in
Length
157.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.15 %

General
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
R56
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
168 hp
Cooper SD 5-door
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Cooper SD 5-door
Performance
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Cooper SD 5-door
▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
57 mpg
Cooper SD 5-door
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
437 mi
Range
606 mi
Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
606 mi
Cooper SD 5-door
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Cooper SD 5-door
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cooper S 3-door
Cooper SD 5-door
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft





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