2005 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2005 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 320 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |