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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) for as low as €12250, while the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) begins at €37999.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Cabriolet.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Years of Production
2020-2023 Years of Production
2023-2024 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Slovenia Country of Manufacture
- Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Cabriolet Body Style
Cabriolet Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
Price Europe (Used)
€12250 Price Europe (Used)
€37999 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
3.9 GCC Score
4.4 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023).
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Range (WLTP)
130 km Range (WLTP)
201 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
114 km Range (GCC)
171 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
17.6 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
32.6 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
16.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
28.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
14.6 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
16.9 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
6.83 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
5.92 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.5 Range and Efficiency Score
5 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) can charge at up to 49 kW.
The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is limited to 4.6 kW.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Max Charging Power (AC)
4.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
49 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
2.8 Charging Score
5.1 Charging Score
Performance
The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
60 kW Motor Power (kW)
135 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
80 hp Motor Power (hp)
181 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
160 Nm Motor Torque
270 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
11.9 s 0-100 km/h
8.2 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
130 km/h Top Speed
150 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
1.7 Performance Score
3.1 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is taller.
The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Length
2695 mm Length
3850 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
1752 mm Width (with Mirrors)
1967 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1663 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1727 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1555 mm Height
1432 mm Height
Wheelbase
1873 mm Wheelbase
2495 mm Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.