Both the Cooper SE and the iX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors and available front parking sensors.
Compare the2023 MINI Cooper SEVS 2023 BMW iX
Safety
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that MINI vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks MINI above average in long-term dependability. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Cooper SE gets better mileage than the iX:
|
|
|
MPGe |
Cooper SE |
|||
|
FWD |
Electric Motor |
119 city/100 hwy |
iX |
|||
|
AWD |
xDrive50 20" Wheels Electric Motors |
86 city/87 hwy |
|
|
xDrive50 22" Wheels Electric Motors |
86 city/85 hwy |
|
|
xDrive50 21" Wheels Electric Motors |
82 city/84 hwy |
|
|
M60 22" Wheels Electric Motors |
77 city/80 hwy |
|
|
M60 21" Wheels Electric Motors |
76 city/80 hwy |
Brakes and Stopping
The Cooper SE stops shorter than the iX:
|
Cooper SE |
iX |
|
60 to 0 MPH |
119 feet |
120 feet |
Motor Trend |
Tires and Wheels
The Cooper SE’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the iX’s standard 60 series tires.
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Cooper SE’s turning circle is 5.3 feet tighter than the iX M60’s (35.1 feet vs. 40.4 feet). The Cooper SE’s turning circle is 7.7 feet tighter than the iX xDrive50’s (35.1 feet vs. 42.8 feet).
Chassis
The MINI Cooper SE may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 2500 to 2650 pounds less than the BMW iX.
The Cooper SE is 3 feet, 7.3 inches shorter than the iX, making the Cooper SE easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The Cooper SE is 9.4 inches narrower than the iX, making the Cooper SE easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.
The Cooper SE is 10.4 inches shorter in height than the iX, making the Cooper SE much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).
Cargo Capacity
A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the Cooper SE easier. The Cooper SE’s trunk lift-over height is 25.4 inches, while the iX’s liftover is 30.3 inches.
Servicing Ease
J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that MINI service is better than BMW. J.D. Power ranks MINI fourth in service department satisfaction. With a 7% lower rating, BMW is ranked 7th.
Ergonomics
Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cooper SE to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The iX doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.
To better shield the driver’s vision, the Cooper SE has a standard dual-element sun visor that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The iX doesn’t offer a secondary sun visor.
To shield the driver’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side window, the Cooper SE has a standard extendable sun visor. The iX doesn’t offer extendable visors.