2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 MINI Cooper
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 86.5 to 57.7, on fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety.
2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 …
2025 MINI Cooper
The 2025 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2025 certification; fuel…
2025 BMW i4
Clear winThe BMW i4 wins clearly, 86.5 to 57.7, on fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW i4overall 86.5 | 2025 MINI Cooperoverall 57.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 26.2 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76.3 | 81.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 86.5 | 57.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for MINI Cooper
BMW i4: base trim i4 eDrive35 RWD · MINI Cooper: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 BMW i4 wins
- It costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,550).
- It is rated 116 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 75).
Where the 2025 MINI Cooper answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 12 filed with NHTSA).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableEquipment, feature by feature
38 features · differences first, then sharedSafety2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View via My BMW App (with Parking Assistant Plus) | opt | — |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (full-color, with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system | std | — |
| Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App | std | — |
| Smartphone Digital Key | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Vehicle location via My BMW App | std | — |
| Augmented View for BMW Maps navigation (with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Curved Display (12.3-inch instrument cluster + 14.9-inch control display) | std | — |
| BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard | std | — |
| Steering wheel paddle shifters | std | — |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Sport seats in perforated Sensatec (standard) | std | — |
| Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting (optional, five colors including Black with Red Highlight) | opt | — |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine wood trim | opt | — |
| Galvanic finish for gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button | opt | — |
| Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim | opt | — |
| Leather steering wheel | std | — |
| M Fine Brushed Aluminum interior trim | opt | — |
| M leather steering wheel, three-spoke, flat-bottomed rim with black center stripe (M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons (standard) | std | — |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels (with M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| 20-inch BMW Individual Aero bi-color wheels in double-spoke design | opt | — |
| Adaptive Full LED Headlights | std | — |
| Headlight Welcome Light animation | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Laserlight taillights (with Adaptive Full LED Headlights) | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements (optional) | opt | — |
| M Sport Package (includes M leather steering wheel, M front apron with large side air intakes, diffuser element in Black high-gloss, 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels) | opt | — |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
Powertrain1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Drive mode select | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW i4
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
MINI Cooper
Top recalls
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Cooper C 4 Door |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,550 |
| EV range | 266 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 MINI Cooper?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 86.5 to 57.7, on fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW i4 scores 86.5 and the 2025 MINI Cooper 57.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 MINI Cooper?
2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 MINI Cooper: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW i4 and the 2025 MINI Cooper?
Where the 2025 BMW i4 wins: it costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,550), is rated 116 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 75). Where the 2025 MINI Cooper answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 12 filed with NHTSA).