Mini Cooper (2014–…) vs Smart Fortwo (2014–2024)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.
Mini Cooper
3rd generation (2014-present)
3
Available Engines
3
Average costs
3
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- Essence 1.5 Cooper 136ch
- Essence 2.0 Cooper S 178ch
- Électrique Cooper SE 184ch
Average costs
- Vidange
- 140-220€
- Freins AV
- 350-550€
- Embrayage
- 800-1300€
Maintenance schedule
- 30 000 km2 ans
- 60 000 km4 ans
- 120 000 km6-8 ans
Smart Fortwo
C453 (2014-2024)
3
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- 1.0
- 0.9 Turbo
- EQ electric
Average costs
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 120 000 km8 years
Average costs
Mini Cooper
- Vidange
- 140-220€
- Freins AV
- 350-550€
- Embrayage
- 800-1300€
Smart Fortwo
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
Mini Cooper
- 01
30 000 km
2 ans
Oil chyearge + filter (conditionnel CBS), check brakes
- 02
60 000 km
4 ans
Oil chyearge, tors filters, brake fluid, spark plugs
- 03
120 000 km
6-8 ans
Corrroie accessoires, gearbox oil chyearge Steptronic
Smart Fortwo
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs and fluids according to version, transmission, hybrid-battery and cooling checks
- 04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check
Points to watch
Mini Cooper
Base BMW. Moteurs B38/B48 fiables. Pièces BMW = coûts premium. Kits distribution chaîne = pas de remplacement préventif.
Smart Fortwo
Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.
Mini Cooper (2014–…) vs Smart Fortwo (2014–2024)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.