B48 2.0 (Cooper S) vs B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
BUY
82/100
+10 points over B38 1.5 (Cooper)
0
/ 100
BUY
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
MINI
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
MINI
Specifications
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
72
Years
2013--present
2013--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
192--231 hp
102--136 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0
Character
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
"Same BMW B48. Cooper S/JCW. Reliable and fast. Best modern MINI engine."
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."