N14 vs B48 2.0 (Cooper S)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

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

Character

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."

B48 2.0 (Cooper S)

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

Issues Comparison

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

B48 2.0 (Cooper S) 0

No documented issues.

Models

N14 0

No models listed.

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
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