Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the BMW M3.
In terms of fuel economy, the MINI Cooper has the BMW beat.
When it comes to fuel economy, the MINI Cooper beats the BMW M3.
The BMW pales in comparison to the MINI Cooper in terms of fuel economy.
In terms of MSRP, the M3 costs tremendously more than the MINI Cooper.
The BMW M3 is tremendously costlier than the MINI Cooper as far as final cost.
The MINI Cooper will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the M3.
The BMW M3 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the MINI Cooper.
Utility
The MINI Cooper and the BMW M3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.
Convenience
You'll very likely have to take the BMW M3 for a fill-up more often than the MINI Cooper because of its tank size and fuel economy.
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the BMW M3 than with the Cooper.
Comfort
The BMW M3 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI Cooper does.
Dimensions
The MINI Cooper is likely to feel a little sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the BMW.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the BMW M3 than the MINI Cooper because of its more capacious tank.
The MINI Cooper fits in smaller parking spaces than the BMW M3.
The M3's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the MINI Cooper may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.
Performance
The MINI Cooper is likely to feel a bit sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the BMW M3.
With that kind of horsepower, the BMW M3 is a veritable sportscar.
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the BMW M3 will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.
Handling
The MINI Cooper's front-wheel drive layout likely gives it better traction in rain, snow or ice than the BMW M3; on the flip side, the BMW M3's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better dry traction.
Really small tires, like the ones on the MINI Cooper, could provide better handling in deep snow but might also look a little odd.
With their comparable turning radiuses, the MINI Cooper and the BMW M3 quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The MINI Cooper's engine is tremendously smaller than the BMW M3's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix.
The MINI Cooper could learn a lesson or two from the BMW M3 as far as torque.
The BMW M3 packs quite a punch compared to the MINI Cooper as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.
Overview
The M3 and the MINI have the same basic warranty.
