2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 BMW 320 | |
Make | Mini | BMW |
Model | Cooper Countryman | 320 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
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 | 181 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |