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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-… Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
Price Europe (New)
€32990 Price Europe (New)
€32900 Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used)
€27449 Price Europe (Used)
€30999 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
5.7 GCC Score
5.3 GCC Score
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 Range (WLTP)
307 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
363 km Range (GCC)
262 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
62 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
40.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
60.4 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
36.6 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
16.6 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
14 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
6.01 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
7.16 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.9 Range and Efficiency Score
6.6 Range and Efficiency Score
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 Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
88 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
70 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
5.6 Charging Score
5.2 Charging Score
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 Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
150 kW Motor Power (kW)
135 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
201 hp Motor Power (hp)
181 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
310 Nm Motor Torque
290 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
7 s 0-100 km/h
7.3 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
160 km/h Top Speed
160 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
3.5 Performance Score
3.4 Performance Score
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 Length
3858 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
2012 mm Width (with Mirrors)
1967 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1770 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1756 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1570 mm Height
1460 mm Height
Wheelbase
2700 mm Wheelbase
2526 mm Wheelbase
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.