N18 Prince (LCI) vs N47C16 1.6d

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N18 Prince (LCI) CAUTION 62/100
+7 points over N47C16 1.6d
0 / 100
CAUTION N18 Prince (LCI) MINI
0 / 100
CAUTION N47C16 1.6d MINI

Specifications

N18 Prince (LCI)
N47C16 1.6d
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
CAUTION
Reliability
62
55
Years
2011--2014
2007--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1560 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
184--211 hp
109--143 hp
Known Issues
6
2
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€5,100
€2,400--€6,200

Character

N18 Prince (LCI)

"Improved Prince. Fixed N14 timing chain (mostly). Still has carbon buildup + thermostat. Better but not problem-free."

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

N18 Prince (LCI) 6

▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS solenoid failure €150--€400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat / housing failure €200--€500 50,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure (electric) €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain / tensioner wear €600--€1,500 100,000 km--180,000 km

N47C16 1.6d 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative) €2,000--€5,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF on Cooper SD €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

N18 Prince (LCI) 3

Cooper S LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback Countryman Cooper S R60 2010--2016 SUV JCW LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback

N47C16 1.6d 2

Cooper R56 2007--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010
Full N18 Prince (LCI) Report Full N47C16 1.6d Report