B48 2.0 (Cooper S) vs N14

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B48 2.0 (Cooper S) BUY 82/100
+37 points over N14
0 / 100
BUY B48 2.0 (Cooper S) MINI
0 / 100
AVOID N14 MINI

Specifications

B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
N14
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
BUY
AVOID
Reliability
82
45
Years
2013--present
2006--2010
Displacement
1998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
192--231 hp
175--211 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,500--€4,200

Character

B48 2.0 (Cooper S)

"Same BMW B48. Cooper S/JCW. Reliable and fast. Best modern MINI engine."

N14

"R56 Cooper S pre-LCI. BMW/PSA Prince engine. Timing chain failure, carbon buildup, high-pressure fuel pump, turbo oil line leak. Replaced by much better N18. Avoid."

Issues Comparison

B48 2.0 (Cooper S) 0

No documented issues.

N14 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain failure €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Models

B48 2.0 (Cooper S) 30

Cooper F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Mini J01 2024--present Cooper J01 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Mini J01 2025--present Cooper J01 2025--present Countryman U25 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Clubman F54 2015--2024 Convertible F57 2016--present Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Mini F55/F56 2015--2018 Cooper F56 2020--2021 Clubman F54 2019--2024 Clubman F54 2019--2024 Cooper F56 2015--2021 Convertible F57 2016--present Countryman F60 2020--2023 Countryman F60 2020--2023

N14 0

No models listed.

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