MINI Aceman SE vs John Cooper Works
Verdict
The MINI Aceman SE is the sensible buy at RM213,888 versus RM233,888 for the MINI Aceman John Cooper Works. The RM20,000 gap buys 39 hp, a 0.7-second quicker 0-100 km/h time and a 30 km/h higher top speed, but it gives away 51 km of EV range. Both use a 54.2 kWh battery, single-motor front-drive layout, have the same 300-litre boot and seat five. For Malaysia, the SE looks easier to justify unless you really want the quicker JCW numbers.
Pick the MINI Aceman SE if you want the longer 406 km range and lower running cost without losing space, battery size or safety count.
Pick the MINI Aceman John Cooper Works if the extra shove matters more to you than the SE’s 51 km range advantage.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman SE RM213,888; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works RM233,888
- Power: MINI Aceman SE 215 hp; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works 254 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Aceman SE 7.1 seconds; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works 6.4 seconds
- Top speed: MINI Aceman SE 170 km/h; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works 200 km/h
- EV range: MINI Aceman SE 406 km; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works 355 km
- Road tax: MINI Aceman SE RM200/year; MINI Aceman John Cooper Works RM240/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 213,888✓ | RM 233,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 215 hp | 254 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s | 6.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 54.2 kWh | 54.2 kWh |
| EV range | 406 km✓ | 355 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Boot space | 300 L | 300 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 200✓ | RM 240 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
SE
- RM20,000 cheaper to buy
- Longer 406 km EV range
- Same 54.2 kWh battery and 300-litre boot
- Down 39 hp against the JCW
- Slower 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
John Cooper Works
- Stronger 254 hp output
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 200 km/h top speed
- Costs RM20,000 more
- Shorter 355 km EV range
- Higher RM240 yearly road tax
SE vs John Cooper Works FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman SE or MINI Aceman John Cooper Works better?
The MINI Aceman SE is the better buy for most drivers because it has the longer 406 km range and costs RM20,000 less. The MINI Aceman John Cooper Works is better only if you prioritise its 254 hp output and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman John Cooper Works costs RM20,000 more than the MINI Aceman SE.
Which MINI Aceman has the longer EV range?
The MINI Aceman SE has the longer range at 406 km. The MINI Aceman John Cooper Works is rated at 355 km, so the SE has a 51 km advantage.