BMW 3 Series vs MINI Cooper
Overview | |
Years produced1978 | Years produced1975-Present |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$21,407 | Average price$25,134 |
Listings704 | Listings1146 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.8 in |
Length152.2 in | Length185.9 in |
Width75.9 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1978 | 1975-Present |
MSRP | $27,400 | $43,800 |
Average price | $21,407 | $25,134 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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