Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Mini R52 Convertible
Variants
S50
S54
Cooper
Cooper S
One
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
120 L / 4.2 cu-ft ~ 605 L / 21.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
4
Payload
325 kg / 717 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
175/65 R15
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
3635 mm / 143.1 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1688 mm / 66.5 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1458.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1466.0 mm / 57.7 in
Wheel Size
17 in
5.5J x 15
Wheelbase
2467 mm / 97.1 in
Performance
Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Reviews
Neofiliac score
66%
28%
Pros
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
- Easy to drive and park
- Affordable fun
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Very little cargo space
- Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
- Slow and sluggish
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some reliability concerns
- Less elegant than the Hatch
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