2010 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Because 2010 BMW 118 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 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mini | BMW |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3957 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
