2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
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, 2011 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mini | BMW |
| Model | Cooper | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 181 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
