BMW 328 vs. MINI John Cooper Works Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI John Cooper Works is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the BMW 328. Regarding fuel economy, the MINI John Cooper Works has the BMW 328 beat. The BMW 328 will tax your gas budget significantly more than the John Cooper Works will. Regarding MSRP, the 328 costs significantly more than the MINI John Cooper Works. The MINI will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the BMW 328. The 328 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the MINI John Cooper Works.

Utility
Neither the MINI nor the BMW 328 has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the BMW 328 and the MINI John Cooper Works with respect to transporting cargo.

Convenience
The 328's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the John Cooper Works.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the MINI John Cooper Works offers a bit more head room than the BMW 328, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the BMW 328 make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the MINI John Cooper Works.

Dimensions
The BMW 328 is tremendously heavier than the MINI John Cooper Works. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the BMW 328 than the MINI John Cooper Works because of its larger tank. The MINI John Cooper Works fits in smaller parking spaces than the BMW 328. The MINI John Cooper Works's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the BMW 328.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the MINI John Cooper Works and the BMW most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW 328's engine is tremendously bigger than the MINI John Cooper Works's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the John Cooper Works isn't much more powerful than the BMW. The BMW 328 has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the MINI John Cooper Works.

Overview
The 328 and the MINI John Cooper Works have the same basic warranty.