B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs N47C16 1.6d

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B38 1.5 (Cooper) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+17 points over N47C16 1.6d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B38 1.5 (Cooper) MINI
0 / 100
CAUTION N47C16 1.6d MINI

Specifications

B38 1.5 (Cooper)
N47C16 1.6d
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
CAUTION
Reliability
72
55
Years
2013--present
2007--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
1560 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
102--136 hp
109--143 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,400--€6,200

Character

B38 1.5 (Cooper)

"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."

N47C16 1.6d

"R56/R60 Cooper D/SD. BMW N47 derivative. Same timing chain concern as N47 but 1.6L version. Chain at rear. DPF on SD. Swirl flaps. Cooper D (109hp) less stressed than SD (143hp)."

Issues Comparison

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 0

No documented issues.

N47C16 1.6d 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative) €2,000--€5,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF on Cooper SD €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 19

Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper J01 2024--present Mini J01 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Mini F55/F56 2014--2018 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Convertible F57 2016--present Countryman F60 2017--2023 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023

N47C16 1.6d 2

Cooper R56 2007--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010
Full B38 1.5 (Cooper) Report Full N47C16 1.6d Report