2008 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 328 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| 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 | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4107 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |
