2008 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Mini | BMW |
Model | Cooper Clubman | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |