MINI Cooper vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of MINI Cooper and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]. The MINI Cooper price is Rs. 41.95 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. The MINI Cooper is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Cooper provides the mileage of 16.58 kmpl and 3 Series [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 17.61 kmpl.

Cooper vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Cooper	3 Series [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 41.95 Lakh	Rs. 37.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	129 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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MINI Cooper

Rs. 41.95 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

Rs. 37.59 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MINI Cooper

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	235
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 Turbocharged	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	129 bhp @ 4750 rpm	181 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	280 Nm @ 1350 rpm	270 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.58View Mileage Details	17.61View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	730
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3876 4633
Width (mm)
1727 1811
Height (mm)
1414 1429
Wheelbase (mm)
2495 2810
Ground Clearance (mm)
158
Kerb Weight (kg)
1585
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
3 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
211 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
44 57

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single joint spring-strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Multiple control-arm rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	195 / 55 R16	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 55 R16	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Optional)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8.7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	British Racing Green IV Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Midnight Black	Alpine White
	Island Blue Metallic
	Chilli Red
	Moonwalk Grey
	Rooftop Grey Metallic
	Zesty Yellow
	White Silver
	Pepper White
	Nanuq White

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3 Series [2016-2019] comparison with similar cars

Cooper vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MINI Cooper and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]?

MINI Cooper price is Rs. 41.95 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Cooper and 3 Series [2016-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the S variant, mileage of Cooper is 16.58kmpl and for the 320i Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2016-2019] is 17.61kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2016-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to Cooper

Q: How is the performance of Cooper compared to 3 Series [2016-2019]?

For the S variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Cooper produces 129 bhp @ 4750 rpm of power and 280 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque. For the 320i Prestige variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2016-2019] produces 181 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque.

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MINI Cooper vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

Length (mm)	3876	4633
Width (mm)	1727	1811
Height (mm)	1414	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2495	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		158
Kerb Weight (kg)		1585

Doors (Doors)	3	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	211	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	44	57

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited