Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dvsMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Mini Coupe (R58)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,239 km
    770 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,239km770mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,389mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
57L
50L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
  • Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
34.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
1,190 kg
2,624 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
231 km/h
144 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.5 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: 1.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,239 km
770 mi
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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

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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
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
Range score
1,239 km
770 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 458 km (285 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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