BMW 328 vs. MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the MINI and the BMW most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman's engine is tremendously smaller than the BMW 328's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The BMW 328 has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the John Cooper Works Clubman.

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

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the BMW 328 than with the John Cooper Works Clubman, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman offers a bit more head room than the 328, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the BMW 328 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The BMW 328 is tremendously heavier than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the BMW 328 than the John Cooper Works Clubman because of its bigger tank. The John Cooper Works Clubman fits in smaller parking spaces than the BMW 328. The MINI's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the 328 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

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 Clubman is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the BMW 328. The BMW 328 will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman will. With respect to fuel economy, the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman bests the 328. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is considerably less expensive than the BMW 328 as far as MSRP. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the BMW 328.

Warranty
The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and the 328 have the same basic after-sale protection.