2007 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 328 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
