MINI Cooper vs BMW 5 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$54,200 |
Average price$16,859 | Average price$27,749 |
Listings4813 | Listings9344 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3765 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height58.2 in |
Length152.2 in | Length195.8 in |
Width75.9 in | Width83.7 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload800 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,400 | $54,200 |
Average price | $16,859 | $27,749 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3765 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 195.8 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 83.7 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 800 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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