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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

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MINI

Cooper SE
Not yet rated

₹53.50 - 55.00L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹55.19L

Range
270 km
Battery
32.6 kWh
Fast Charge
36 min
VS
Wins 5/19

BYD

Seal
Not yet rated

₹41.50 - 53.65L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹42.83L

Range
650 km
Battery
82.56 kWh
Fast Charge
26 min
VS
Seal wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Seal

Longest Range

Seal

Fastest Charging

Seal

Lowest Running Cost

Cooper SE

Editor's Pick

Seal

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueSeal
  • Longest RangeSeal
  • Fastest ChargingSeal
  • Lowest Running CostCooper SE
  • Editor's PickSeal

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • MINI32.6 kWh (gross)
  • BYD82.56 kWh (usable)

Range

  • MINI270 km
  • BYD650 km

Power

  • MININot available
  • BYD230 kW

Torque

  • MININot available
  • BYDNot available

Top Speed

  • MINI150 km/h
  • BYD180 km/h

Acceleration

  • MINI7.3s (0-100)
  • BYD3.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • MINI36 min (10-80%)
  • BYD26 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • MINI12.1 kWh/100km
  • BYD12.7 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentCooper SESeal
Ex-showroom Price₹53,50,000₹41,50,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,60,500₹1,24,500
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹55,19,000₹42,83,000

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹44,15,200

Monthly EMI

₹92,727

Total Interest

₹11,48,445

Total Cost

₹66,67,445

Battery

Specification comparison of Cooper SE, Seal
SpecificationCooper SESeal
Battery Capacity32.6 kWh (gross)82.56 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot availableLFP Blade Battery
Range270 km650 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Cooper SE, Seal
SpecificationCooper SESeal
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)36 min26 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)2.5 hr(winner)11 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of Cooper SE, Seal
SpecificationCooper SESeal
PowerNot available230 kW
0-100 km/h7.3s3.8s(winner)
Top Speed150 km/h180 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutNot availableRWD

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentCooper SESeal
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹13,909₹14,632
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,60,500₹1,24,500
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹62,30,547₹48,54,161

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,399

Yearly Cost

₹16,785

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹84,015

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹56,815

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Cooper SE, Seal
SpecificationCooper SESeal
LengthNot available4800 mm
WidthNot available1875 mm
HeightNot available1460 mm
WheelbaseNot available2920 mm
Ground ClearanceNot available145 mm
Boot SpaceNot available400 L
Kerb WeightNot available2185 kg
Tyre SizeNot available235/45 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not availabledisc / disc

Safety

Specification comparison of Cooper SE, Seal
SpecificationCooper SESeal
NCAP RatingNot available5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
AirbagsNot available9

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Cooper SE

British Racing Green IV Metallic

Seal

Arctic Blue

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

Cooper SE

Pros

  • Classic 3-door MINI hatchback silhouette
  • 184PS motor
  • Fastest-charging entry point to MINI's EV range

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Seal
  • Lower range than the Seal
  • Lower top speed than the Seal
  • Higher acceleration than the Seal

Seal

Pros

  • 3.8s 0-100 km/h on AWD
  • CTB battery-as-structure design
  • 650 km range on RWD

Cons

  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Cooper SE

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

Cooper SE

The Cooper SE leads on ac home charging (full). Best suited for buyers who prioritize ac home charging (full) over the alternatives here.

Seal

The Seal leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, top speed. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

Cooper SE

Overall

1.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

Seal

Overall

8.5

Performance

9.3

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which one should you buy?

Cooper SE

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Seal

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