Mini Cooper S F56 vs BMW 5 Series G30: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mini · 2014–2024
Cooper S F56
- Power
- 141 kW192 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,275 kg
BMW · 2017–2023
5 Series G30
- Power
- 140 kW190 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Top speed
- 238 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,615 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Cooper S F56 2 5 Series G30 3
- Family 5 Series G30 Boot: 530 l vs 211 l
- City Cooper S F56 Length: 3,850 mm vs 4,936 mm; Width: 1,727 mm vs 1,868 mm
- Performance Cooper S F56 Power per tonne: 111 kW/t vs 87 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 6.8 s vs 7.3 s
- Running costs 5 Series G30 Fuel per year: €1,040 vs €1,680 (estimated)
- Off-road 5 Series G30 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Hatchback
In plain words
Mini Cooper S F56 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s for BMW 5 Series G30. BMW 5 Series G30 is 1,086 mm longer than Mini Cooper S F56 (4,936 mm vs 3,850 mm). Mini Cooper S F56 is lighter by 340 kg (1,275 kg vs 1,615 kg). BMW 5 Series G30 has the bigger boot: 530 l against 211 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,680 (Mini Cooper S F56), €1,040 (BMW 5 Series G30) (estimated). Mini Cooper S F56 is the older design (from 2014); BMW 5 Series G30 arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the BMW 5 Series G30 is the pick for family, running costs and off-road; the Mini Cooper S F56 is the pick for city and performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Cooper S F56 | 5 Series G30 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 603 | B · 537 |
| Power | 53 | 46 |
| Grip | 48 | 36 |
| Handling | 78 | 64 |
| Top speed | 52 | 53 |
| Launch | 50 | 47 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Cooper S F562.0 turbo · petrol · 141 kW (192 PS) 14.89 sat 154 km/h
- 2 5 Series G30520d · diesel · 140 kW (190 PS) 15.26 sat 147 km/h · +0.37 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Cooper S F56 | 5 Series G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,850 mm151.6 in | 4,936 mm194.3 in +1,086 mm +42.8 in +28.2% |
| Width | 1,727 mm68.0 in | 1,868 mm73.5 in +141 mm +5.6 in +8.2% |
| Height | 1,414 mm55.7 in | 1,479 mm58.2 in +65 mm +2.6 in +4.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm98.2 in | 2,975 mm117.1 in +480 mm +18.9 in +19.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,275 kg2,811 lb | 1,615 kg3,560 lb +340 kg +750 lb +26.7% |
| Boot | 211 l7.5 cu ft | 530 l18.7 cu ft +319 l +11.3 cu ft +151.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Cooper S F56 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Mini Cooper S F56 | BMW 5 Series G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 turbo · petrol · 141 kW (192 PS) | 520d · diesel · 140 kW (190 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 2017–2023 |
| Body | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Class | No data | E-segment (executive) |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 141 kW (192 PS) 189 hp | 140 kW (190 PS) 188 hp |
| Power, all versions | 141–225 kW (192–306 PS) 189–302 hp | 125–460 kW (170–625 PS) 168–617 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 6.8 s Better | 7.3 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 235 km/h 146 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| Power per tonne | 111 kW/t 135 hp/ton calculated Better | 87 kW/t 105 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | B48 | B47 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 3,850 mm 151.6 in | 4,936 mm 194.3 in |
| Width | 1,727 mm 68.0 in | 1,868 mm 73.5 in |
| Height | 1,414 mm 55.7 in | 1,479 mm 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm 98.2 in | 2,975 mm 117.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,275 kg 2,811 lb Better | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 211 l 7.5 cu ft | 530 l 18.7 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 66 l 17.4 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 mpg US | 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 146 g/km | 109 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,680/year estimated | €1,040/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 1,571 km 976 mi estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol, €1.65/l diesel.