Car comparison

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Coupe (R58)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,455kg3,208lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
3,734mm147in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
50L
57L
CO2 emissions-
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420dPowerTorque
  • Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
33.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.66.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d and Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
-
128 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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