2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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, 2007 BMW X3 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | X3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| 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 | 228 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
