2027 BMW 2 Series vs. 2027 MINI Cooper

iSeeCars' spec-and-ratings comparison rates the BMW 2 Series a better car than the MINI Cooper overall, and TrueCar shows why price is the trade-off: the MINI Hardtop's $26,675 MSRP sits $14,675 below the 2 Series's $41,350. Choose the MINI for the lower price and its distinct retro styling; choose the 2 Series if you want BMW's driving dynamics and can pay the premium.

Which to choose, and why

Overall comparison

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) says its data-driven comparison of the BMW 2 Series and MINI Cooper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications, and based on that comparison of specifications and ratings, rates the BMW 2 Series a better car than the MINI Cooper.

Price

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says choosing between the BMW 2 Series and the MINI Hardtop comes down to price up front versus cost at the pump, and that if starting price matters most, the MINI Hardtop has the edge, with a $26,675 MSRP against $41,350 for the BMW 2 Series, a difference of $14,675.

The current generation

CarsGuide (opens in a new tab) says that heading into the second half of the 2020s, buyers of affordable sports cars seem better served for choice than when the current BMW 2 Series Coupe surfaced earlier this decade, and notes the current (G42) 2 Series Coupe is the third in the series since 2007, released in 2021 and facelifted in 2024.

Questions buyers ask

Which is rated the better car, the BMW 2 Series or MINI Cooper?

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) rates the BMW 2 Series a better car than the MINI Cooper based on its specification and ratings comparison.

How much cheaper is the MINI than the BMW 2 Series?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the MINI Hardtop's $26,675 MSRP is $14,675 below the 2 Series's $41,350.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

BMW 2 Series: 5 records · MINI Cooper: 5 records.

Decision field	BMW 2 Series	MINI Cooper
Exact EPA records	5	5
Model / option labels	5	5
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid	2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI
Transmissions	Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8)	Automatic (AM-S7)
Fuel types	Premium	Premium
EPA classes	Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars	Compact Cars, Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Combined efficiency	27–31 MPG/MPGe	31 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2550–2950 per year	$2550 per year

Head to head

BMW 2 Series vs. MINI Cooper: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	BMW 2 Series	MINI Cooper
Horsepower	228-302 hp	161 hp
Torque	258-332 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	4.6-6 sec	5.9-7.4 sec
Curb weight	3,534-3,605 lb	3,014-3,047 lb
Length	178.5-179.4 in	152.6 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in	98.2 in
Cargo volume	15.2 cu ft	8.9 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	4 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

On peak horsepower, the BMW 2 Series leads: 302 hp against 161 hp.
On peak torque, the BMW 2 Series leads: 332 lb-ft against 184 lb-ft.
The BMW 2 Series is quicker to 60 mph: 4.6 sec against 5.9 sec.
The MINI Cooper is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,014 lb against 3,534 lb.
On length, the BMW 2 Series leads: 179.4 in against 152.6 in.
On wheelbase, the BMW 2 Series leads: 105.1 in against 98.2 in.
On cargo volume, the BMW 2 Series leads: 15.2 cu ft against 8.9 cu ft.
On seating capacity, the BMW 2 Series leads: 5 seats against 4 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 4 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the BMW 2 Series and the MINI Cooper.

2027 BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series. The 2 Series was first launched as a 2-door coupé and convertible, both based on a rear-wheel drive platform.

Source: BMW 2 Series (Wikipedia)

Motorsport. The M235i Racing is a track version of the 2 Series developed by the BMW Motorsport division and was produced from 2014 to 2018. It was aimed at amateur drivers due to its relatively lower price and addition of driver aids such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, and dynamic stability control.

2027 MINI Cooper

The Mini is a two-door, four-seat small car produced for four decades over a single generation, with many names and variants, by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors British Leyland and the Rover Group, and finally (briefly) under BMW ownership. Minis were built as saloons, estates, convertibles, and various other body styles. Minus a brief 1990s hiatus, from 1959 into 2000, an estimated 5.38 million of all variations combined were built.

Source: Mini (Wikipedia)

Limited editions. From the Mark IV onward, many special limited-production editions of the Mini were offered. These included models that were created to commemorate racing victories or to celebrate an anniversary of the Mini marque. Limited editions generally came equipped with a unique combination of interior and exterior trim and special decals.

Motorsport. BMC operated a Competition Department at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, under the control of Stuart Turner, which built specially prepared Minis (mostly based on Cooper and Cooper S versions) to compete in international rallies and other motorsport.

Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2025, Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during… Consequence: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
September 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module. BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI… Consequence: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and…
February 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of… Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of…

Open both dossiers

Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 BMW 2 Series or the 2027 MINI Cooper?

Efficiency

The 2027 MINI Cooper lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (31 vs. the 2027 BMW 2 Series's 29 MPG/MPGe).