N47C16 1.6d vs B38 1.5 (Cooper)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B38 1.5 (Cooper) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+17 points over N47C16 1.6d
0 / 100
CAUTION N47C16 1.6d MINI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B38 1.5 (Cooper) MINI

Specifications

N47C16 1.6d
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
72
Years
2007--2014
2013--present
Displacement
1560 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
109--143 hp
102--136 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,400--€6,200
€0--€0

Character

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)."

B38 1.5 (Cooper)

"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."

Issues Comparison

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

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 0

No documented issues.

Models

N47C16 1.6d 2

Cooper R56 2007--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 19

Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper J01 2024--present Mini J01 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Mini F55/F56 2014--2018 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Convertible F57 2016--present Countryman F60 2017--2023 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023
Full N47C16 1.6d Report Full B38 1.5 (Cooper) Report