Mini 5D Hatch vs BMW i Series
What's the difference?

Mini 5D Hatch

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2020 price

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BMW i Series

$88,900 - $233,400

2026 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2020 Mini 5D Hatch

2026 BMW i Series

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Electric motor type

Electromagnetically Excited

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

6.0L/100km (combined)

Electric range

805 km

Energy consumption

18.8 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

108.70 kWh

Seating

Likes

Potent engine
Tons of grip
Funky cabin ambience

Great driving range
Spacious cabin for the whole family
Excellent real-world efficiency

Dislikes

Ride can be harsh
Jittery drive experience
Cabin tech overly user friendly

Optioned wheels hurt range
Fussy ride on rough roads
Missing features for flagship grade

2020 Mini 5D Hatch Summary

That the 2020 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works is the most powerful Mini to have landed in Australia isn’t all that surprising. After all, parent company BMW has squeezed the thumping four-cylinder engine from the M135i under its bonnet, and that thing creates a snarling beast of any vehicle it finds a home in.

What is a surprise, though, is that having now driven this angry, crackling, snarling hot hatch, what with its burbling exhaust and properly rapid acceleration, is that it took Mini this long to get around to doing it.

So does the engine upgrade now put the Clubman JCW on the same pedestal as the best European hot hatches? There's only one way to find out.

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2026 BMW i Series Summary

We’re in the new BMW iX3, the first production model to arrive on BMW’s Neue Klasse (new class) EV architecture. We’re testing the flagship 50 xDrive, and it begs the question: has BMW actually managed to make its next generation of EVs feel like a proper Bimmer? Buyers expect a lot from that badge when it comes to ride and handling, so does this electric SUV actually deliver?

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Mini 5D Hatch 2026 BMW i Series

Verdict

The Mini Clubman JCW is quirky in a lot of the right ways, and now has a hard-charging engine to up the adrenalin factor. If you were already sold on the idea of joining the Clubman club, this one will steal your heart more than any other.

Verdict

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is a seriously quick electric SUV that earns points for its family practicality, while its impressive range could go a long way towards easing range anxiety. The ride isn’t always as settled as I’d like, but for the most part, this is a well-executed premium EV.

Mini 5D Hatch vs BMW i Series What's the difference?

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Mini 5D Hatch vs BMW i Series
What's the difference?