B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs Prince 1.6 (EP6)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
ACCEPTABLE
72/100
+24 points over Prince 1.6 (EP6)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
MINI
0
/ 100
CAUTION
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
MINI
Specifications
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
CAUTION
Reliability
72
48
Years
2013--present
2006--2013
Displacement
1499 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
102--136 hp
120--211 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0
Character
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."