Compare the2023 BMW X2VS 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman

Both the X2 and the Cooper Clubman have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available all wheel drive.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, rear impact and roof-crush tests, its standard front crash prevention system, its “Good” rating in the new passenger-side small overlap crash test, and its headlight’s “Acceptable” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the X2 the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2019, a rating granted to only 195 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Cooper Clubman has not been tested, yet.

There are over 3 times as many BMW dealers as there are MINI dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the X2’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the X2 third among small premium SUVs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The Cooper Clubman isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than MINI vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, MINI is rated lower.

The X2’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 39 more horsepower (228 vs. 189) and 52 lbs.-ft. more torque (258 vs. 206) than the Cooper Clubman S’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the X2 M35i is faster than the Cooper Clubman S (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the X2 gets better mileage than the Cooper Clubman:

The X2 has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cooper Clubman (16.1 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The X2’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Cooper Clubman doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the X2’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Cooper Clubman:

The X2’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Cooper Clubman are solid, not vented.

The X2 stops much shorter than the Cooper Clubman:

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the X2 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Cooper Clubman S. The X2 M35i’s optional 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels optional on the JCW Clubman.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the X2 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. Run-flat tires aren’t available on some tire packages on the Cooper Clubman.

The X2 xDrive28i handles at .91 G’s, while the Cooper Clubman pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The X2 sDrive28i xDrive executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Cooper Clubman (25.9 seconds @ .68 average G’s vs. 27.1 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the X2 has a 1.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Cooper Clubman (7.2 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the X2 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The design of the BMW X2 amounts to more than styling. The X2 offers aerodynamic coefficients of drag from .31 to .33 Cd (depending on bodystyle and options). That is lower than the Cooper Clubman (.33 to .35) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the X2 get better fuel mileage.

The X2 has .9 inches more front shoulder room, 2.4 inches more rear legroom and 1.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Cooper Clubman.

The X2 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Cooper Clubman with its rear seat up (21.6 vs. 17.5 cubic feet). The X2 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Cooper Clubman with its rear seat folded (50.1 vs. 47.9 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the X2. The Cooper Clubman doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The X2’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The Cooper Clubman’s two swing out doors impair rear visibility, need a lot of clearance, and can block loading in tight quarters.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the X2 has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Cooper Clubman doesn’t offer a power cargo door, so its cargo door has to be closed manually.

The X2 has a higher standard payload capacity than the Cooper Clubman (941 vs. 871 lbs.).

The X2 has a higher maximum payload capacity than the Cooper Clubman (970 vs. 871 lbs.).

The X2’s standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children in the rear seat from operating them, but the driver can still raise and lower all of them with the lock engaged. MINI does not offer a locking feature on the Cooper Clubman’s standard power windows.

The X2’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Cooper Clubman’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The X2’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Cooper Clubman’s available power window controls are down in the center of the dashboard, away from the windows and mixed with controls for unrelated features.

When the X2 is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Cooper Clubman’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

Insurance will cost less for the X2 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the X2 will cost $595 less than the Cooper Clubman over a five-year period.

Consumer Reports® recommends the BMW X2, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The BMW X2 outsold the MINI Cooper Clubman by 7% during 2022.