BMW 3 Series vs MINI Cooper

2023 MINI Cooper
2023 MINI Cooper
$27,400MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2023 MINI Cooper
$27,400MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1978

Years produced

1975-Present

MSRP

$27,400

MSRP

$43,800

Average price

$21,565

Average price

$26,212

Listings

613

Listings

1095
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Not much cargo space
  • Poor value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews 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.

Reviews Summary

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

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4500 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

29

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

38

MPG Highway

34
2023 MINI Cooper
2023 MINI Cooper
$27,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 MINI Cooper
$27,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1978
1975-Present
MSRP
$27,400
$43,800
Average price
$21,565
$26,212
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.5
Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Read full review

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Not much cargo space
  • Poor value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
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
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