Mini Cooper SE vs Cooper EV SE

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General Info

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €36900. The Mini Cooper SE (2020-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €17315 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Years of Production 2020-2021 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture - Country of Manufacture China
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €36900
Price Europe (Used) €17315 €33990
GCC Score 4.8 5.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mini Cooper SE (2020-2021).

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Range (EPA) 177 km 183 km
Range (WLTP) 234 km 402 km
Range (GCC) 184 km 288 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 32.6 kWh 54.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28.9 kWh 49.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.7 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.37 km/kWh 5.85 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 95 kW, while the Mini Cooper SE (2020-2021) maxes out at 49 kW.

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

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 49 kW 95 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.5 4.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 135 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 181 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 270 Nm 330 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 6.7 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.3 3.9

Dimensions

The Mini Cooper SE (2020-2021) and Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Length 3845 mm 3858 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1967 mm 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1727 mm 1756 mm
Height 1432 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2495 mm 2526 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Mini Cooper SE (2020-2021) features a larger trunk, but the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

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

Property Mini Cooper SE Mini Cooper SE
Number of Seats 4 4
Curb Weight 1440 kg 1600 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 211 l 200 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 731 l 800 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 3.5 3.6
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