2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2009 BMW 320 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 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 320 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |