BMW vs. MINI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and MINI contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and MINI cars.

When comparing the BMW brand to the MINI brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered. MINI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability and retained value.

BMW versus MINI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus MINI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for MINI in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. MINI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. MINI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for MINI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives MINI the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus MINI: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Both BMW and MINI vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons.

BMW versus MINI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus MINI overall quality ratings shows MINI with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, MINI has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. MINI shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models.