Smart EQ fortwo cabrio vs Mini Cooper Convertible SE

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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 2023-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Slovenia - Country of Manufacture
Body Style Cabriolet Cabriolet
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (Used) €12250 €37999
GCC Score 3.9 4.4

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 201 km
Range (GCC) 114 km 171 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 17.6 kWh 32.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 16.7 kWh 28.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.83 km/kWh 5.92 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5

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 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 49 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 2.8 5.1

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 FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 60 kW 135 kW
Motor Power (hp) 80 hp 181 hp
Motor Torque 160 Nm 270 Nm
0-100 km/h 11.9 s 8.2 s
Top Speed 130 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 1.7 3.1

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 3850 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1752 mm 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1663 mm 1727 mm
Height 1555 mm 1432 mm
Wheelbase 1873 mm 2495 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

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

Property Smart EQ fortwo cabrio Mini Cooper Convertible SE
Number of Seats 2 4
Curb Weight 1125 kg 1540 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 260 l 160 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 340 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 2.9 2.5
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