2022 MINI Cooper vs 2021 BMW 5 Series

2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 MINI Cooper
2022 MINI Cooper
$22,900MSRP
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2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 MINI Cooper
$22,900MSRP
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MSRP

$54,200

MSRP

$22,900

Average price

$43,827

Average price

$30,141

Listings

15

Listings

30
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

5.2 out of 10

2021 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary

BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout.

Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better.

That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes.

The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment.

2022 MINI Cooper Reviews Summary

Based on a BMW platform, equipped with BMW engines, and featuring BMW technology, MINI’s engineering puts it into premium small car territory. But it’s the range of choices and personalization options that make the brand unlike that of any other premium small car.

Naturally, this is true of the refreshed 2022 MINI Convertible, which is available in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) specification and with base model, Premier, or Premier+ trim. Once you’ve made those decisions, you can select from a wide variety of colours, materials, wheels, packages, and options to make your MINI your own.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 134 hp I3

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4500 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

37
2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2022 MINI Cooper
2022 MINI Cooper
$22,900MSRP
Overview
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2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 MINI Cooper
$22,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$54,200
$22,900
Average price
$43,827
$30,141
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.7
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Read full review

5.2 out of 10

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Summary

BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout.

Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better.

That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes.

The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment.

Based on a BMW platform, equipped with BMW engines, and featuring BMW technology, MINI’s engineering puts it into premium small car territory. But it’s the range of choices and personalization options that make the brand unlike that of any other premium small car.

Naturally, this is true of the refreshed 2022 MINI Convertible, which is available in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) specification and with base model, Premier, or Premier+ trim. Once you’ve made those decisions, you can select from a wide variety of colours, materials, wheels, packages, and options to make your MINI your own.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 248 hp I4
1.5L 134 hp I3
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
4
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
MPG City
25
27
MPG Highway
33
37
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