2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 2007 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 335 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
