Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
ACCEPTABLE
72/100
+24 points over Prince 1.6 (EP6)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
MINI
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
MINI
Specifications
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
48
72
Years
2006--2013
2013--present
Displacement
1598 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
120--211 hp
102--136 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0
Character
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."