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MINI Aceman vs MINI Cooper
Selected trimEChange trim191 mi · 38.5 kWh · £28,310
Selected trimCooper EChange trim190 mi · 40.7 kWh · £26,155
At a glance
In this comparison, MINI Aceman leads on running costs, while the MINI Cooper leads on motorway range, charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MINI Aceman if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the MINI Cooper if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MINI Cooper leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Aceman
5.7
Cooper
5.7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeCooper
Aceman
3.9
Cooper
4.4
Family
Aceman
4.7
Cooper
4.4
Too close to call
ChargingCooper
Aceman
2.9
Cooper
5.2
Cost Per MileAceman
Aceman
9.3
Cooper
8.5
City DrivingCooper
Aceman
8.1
Cooper
9
What each car does better
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Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,310 | £26,155 (better) |
| Official range | 191 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Boot space | 300 L (better) | 210 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 28 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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MINI Aceman
MINI Cooper
Length
MINI Aceman4,079mm
MINI Cooper3,858mm-221mm
Width
MINI Aceman1,754mm-2mm
MINI Cooper1,756mm
Height
MINI Aceman1,514mm
MINI Cooper1,460mm-54mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,079 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,754 mm (better) | 1,756 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,984 mm | 1,944 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,514 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 646 mm spare (better) | 644 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear legroom | 822 mm (better) | 778 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 300 L (better) | 210 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1005 L (better) | 800 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg (better) | 0 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  MINI Aceman E |  MINI Cooper Cooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.08m | 3.86m-221mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.76m+2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | 1.94m-40mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.46m-54mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.61m | 2.53m-80mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 300L (better) | 210L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1005L (better) | 800L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear Legroom | 822mm (better) | 778mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,720kg | 1,615kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 38.5kWh | 40.7kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 191 mi (better) | 190 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 75kW | 75kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,310 | £26,155 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 191 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 159 miles (better) | 158 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 75 kW | 75 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 38.5 kWh (better) | 36.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 135 kW | 135 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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MINI Aceman
E
MINI Cooper
Cooper E
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MINI Aceman E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - MINI Cooper Cooper E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist77%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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MINI Aceman
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MINI Cooper
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
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MINI Aceman
No active listings.
MINI Cooper
- £28,9002025EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Is the MINI Aceman worth the extra £2,155 over the MINI Cooper?
The MINI Aceman costs £2,155 more than the MINI Cooper. For that premium it adds 90 litres more boot space. The MINI Cooper is not just cheaper - it also offers a 4.9s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MINI Cooper comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MINI Aceman or the MINI Cooper?
The MINI Cooper is £2,155 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the MINI Cooper comes out roughly £2,115 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the MINI Aceman and MINI Cooper like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 159 miles for the MINI Aceman and 158 miles for the MINI Cooper - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MINI Aceman or the MINI Cooper?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 646 mm of total clearance for the MINI Aceman and about 644 mm of total clearance for the MINI Cooper. The MINI Cooper also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the MINI Aceman or the MINI Cooper?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the MINI Aceman and 84% for the MINI Cooper. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .