2012 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 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 2012 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 118 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 118 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
