2025 BMW 430 vs. 2024 MINI SE Hardtop Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW 430

2025 BMW
430

MSRP*: $50,700 to $52,700
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Picture of the 2024 MINI SE Hardtop

2024 MINI
SE Hardtop

MSRP*: $30,900
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 181-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 181 hp
Exterior Length 187.9 in 151.7 in
Exterior Width 72.9 in 68.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 in
Head Room Front 38.0 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 38.3 in
Rear 36.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW 430 than the MINI SE Hardtop. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 430 and the MINI SE Hardtop in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 430 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the MINI SE Hardtop, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW 430 is much wider than the MINI SE Hardtop, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the BMW 430, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the MINI SE Hardtop.

Handling
The BMW 430 has a larger turning radius than the MINI SE Hardtop, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 430 has a much more powerful engine than the MINI SE Hardtop. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 430 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the MINI SE Hardtop.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 430 and the MINI SE Hardtop.