BMW 325 vs. MINI Cooper Clubman
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Highlights
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$30,900
Starting MSRP
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$21,200
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas 6-Cyl
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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215 hp
Horsepower
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118 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas 6-Cyl
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.0L/183
Displacement
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1.6L/97.5
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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215 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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118 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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185 @ 2750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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118 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut type
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Upper Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Variable Assist Pwr
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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46 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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100 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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178 in
Length, Overall
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156 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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33 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,285 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,712 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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185
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.8 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman is more reliable than the 2006 BMW 325 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2012 Cooper Clubman versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2006 325.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman is more fuel efficient than the 2006 BMW 325 with 30 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman is cheaper than the 2006 BMW 325 with a $21,200 starting MSRP versus a $30,900 starting MSRP.
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