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BMW 3-Series vs Mini Cooper SE

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or Mini Cooper SE? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and Cooper SE. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.72.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i Xdrive and Mini Cooper SE Price starts at Rs.53.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 3 Door. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power whereas Mini Cooper SE can generate 181.48 bhp power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and Cooper SE has a range of 270 km/charge (base model).

3-Series vs Cooper SE

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesMini Cooper SE
PriceRs.72.90 LakhRs.53.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity2998 ccN/A
Power374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm181.48 bhp
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl270 km/charge
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Specifications Overview

3-Series specificationsCooper SE specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
84.28 Lakh
56.50 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
User Rating
4.6
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
211 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
181.48 bhp
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

3-Series Brakes, Suspension & TyresCooper SE Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Single-joint Spring Strut Axle
Single joint spring-strut front axle
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Multiple control-arm rear axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225/45 R18
205 / 45 R17
Rear Tyre Size
255/40 R18
205 / 45 R17
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.35 meters
Tyre Size Spare
225/40 R19 / 255/35 R19
205 / 45 R17
Wheels Size
R18
R17

Exterior

3-Series ExteriorCooper SE Exterior
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Automatic Headlamps
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Instrumentation

3-Series InstrumentationCooper SE Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
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Digital
Speedometer
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

3-Series Infotainment & CommunicationCooper SE Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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No
Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Basic Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
2 Years
Extended Warranty
7 years or 100000
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Engine & Transmission

3-Series Engine & TransmissionCooper SE Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2998 cc
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Engine Type
Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine
Asynchronous Electric Motor
No. of Cylinders
6
Electric Type
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
No
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
7 Speed
Power
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
181.48 bhp
Torque
500 Nm @1900-5000 rpm
270 Nm @ 1000 rpm
Battery Capacity
1.08 kwh
32.6 kwh
Battery Type
-
Lithium Ion
Fast Charging
No
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Drivetrain
AWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
13 kmpl
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Comfort & Convenience

3-Series Comfort & ConvenienceCooper SE Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Drive Modes
4
4
Keyless Entry
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Electronically Adjustable Seats
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Glove Box Cooling
No
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12v Power Outlet
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Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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Adjustable Headrests
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Distance to Empty display
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Navigation System
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Instrument Console
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checkYes

Safety

3-Series SafetyCooper SE Safety
Airbags
6
4
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
NO
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Hill Assist
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Reverse Camera
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Central Locking
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Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
No
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Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
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Dimensions & Capacity

3-Series Dimensions & CapacityCooper SE Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4824 mm
3850 mm
Width
1811 mm
1727 mm
Height
1429 mm
1432 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
2495 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
146 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
4
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
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Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 Litres
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Boot Space
480 Litres
211 Litres
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
1365 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

3-Series Pros & ConsCooper SE Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • Fun-to-drive nature from Mini Cooper prominent
  • Iconic Mini Cooper design
  • The EV variant offers an environment-friendly buying option
Cons
  • Concern over the long-term reliability of EVs
  • Costly, limited range (less than Tata Tigor!)
  • Lack of infrastructure makes it difficult to drive longer distances
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and Mini Cooper SE

Safety

3-Series comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking. Cooper SE has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

3-Series has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1811 mm wide, 1429 mm high and 4824 mm long. It has 1745 kg kerb weight and 2810 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Cooper SE is an with doors and seats 211 Litres boot space, 146 mm ground clearance.It has 1432 mm height, 3850 mm length, 1727 mm width, and 1365 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And Cooper SE comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 7 Speed Automatic transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and Mini Cooper SE Owner Reviews

  • 3-Series Review
  • Cooper SE Review
    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
      Likes (1)
    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
      Like
    • K
      Karan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      This car very perfect but spare part very high price.
      Likes (1)
    • DD
      Dr Dhananjay
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      Executive brand and safety features Good experience
      Like
    • pp
      pragnesh patel
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mini Cooper SE
      3.8
      The 3-door Mini Cooper SE isn't a car targeted towards the masses
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    • S
      Shivam
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mini Cooper SE
      4.6
      This is one of the simply superb car in EV loaded with all the spec in the given segment.
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    • PR
      Prithwi Ray
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mini Cooper SE
      4.4
      This is one of the best EV Car comes with all the advanced loaded features and in good range.
      Likes (1)
    • KK
      Krithika Ks
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mini Cooper SE
      4.2
      One thing to say about the experience is tight rear seat as it given uncomfort ride for the rear person.
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    BMW 3-Series and Mini Cooper SE FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW 3-Series?
    The on-road price of BMW 3-Series is Rs. 84.28 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Mini Cooper SE?
    The on-road price of Mini Cooper SE is Rs. 56.50 Lakh in New Delhi.