B48 2.0 (Cooper S) vs N47C16 1.6d
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
BUY
82/100
+27 points over N47C16 1.6d
0
/ 100
BUY
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
MINI
0
/ 100
CAUTION
N47C16 1.6d
MINI
Specifications
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
N47C16 1.6d
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
BUY
CAUTION
Reliability
82
55
Years
2013--present
2007--2014
Displacement
1998 cc
1560 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
192--231 hp
109--143 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,400--€6,200
Character
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
"Same BMW B48. Cooper S/JCW. Reliable and fast. Best modern MINI engine."
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
B48 2.0 (Cooper S) 0
No documented issues.
N47C16 1.6d 2
◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative)
▲ HIGH
DPF on Cooper SD