BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design vs Mini Cooper E

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) has a starting price of €32990, compared to the Mini Cooper E (2023-…), which starts at €32900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Years of Production 2023-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €32990 €32900
Price Europe (Used) €27449 €30999
GCC Score 5.7 5.3

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mini Cooper E (2023-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Range (WLTP) 427 km 307 km
Range (GCC) 363 km 262 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 40.7 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 36.6 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km 14 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.01 km/kWh 7.16 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 6.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the Mini Cooper E (2023-…) maxes out at 70 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 70 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 5.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 135 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 181 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 290 Nm
0-100 km/h 7 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.4

Dimensions

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Mini Cooper E (2023-…).

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Length 4290 mm 3858 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1756 mm
Height 1570 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2526 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design Mini Cooper E
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 1658 kg 1500 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 200 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l 800 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 3.6