2004 BMW 630 vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 630 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 630 | Countryman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |