Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs N47C16 1.6d

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N47C16 1.6d CAUTION 55/100
+7 points over Prince 1.6 (EP6)
0 / 100
CAUTION Prince 1.6 (EP6) MINI
0 / 100
CAUTION N47C16 1.6d MINI

Specifications

Prince 1.6 (EP6)
N47C16 1.6d
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
CAUTION
Reliability
48
55
Years
2006--2013
2007--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1560 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
120--211 hp
109--143 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,400--€6,200

Character

Prince 1.6 (EP6)

"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."

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

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 0

No documented issues.

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

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 33

Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2008--2014 Mini R56 2008--2013 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Countryman R60 2012--2016 Roadster R59 2012--2015 Clubman R55 2009--2014 Coupe R58 2011--2015 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Paceman R61 2013--2016 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Coupe R58 2012--2015 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R53 2002--2006 Cooper R53 2003--2006 Cooper R53 2002--2006

N47C16 1.6d 2

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