MINI JCW VS MINI Cooper S

In this video we have set up a drag race between two of the best performing Mini's on the market. The 2015 Mini Cooper S F56 takes it up against the quickest Mini in the range, the 2018 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works F56. The Mini Cooper JCW has 39 more BHP and is 15 KGS lighter than the Mini Cooper S. Which one will win the battle and how big will the difference be? See it in the video!

[jackslade]

A lot closer then I was expecting given the price difference

[nemmie]

I've got the JCW. No comparison. I had the carbon Pro Exhaust fitted too so it sounds even more ridiculous. 3 years on, I still giggle like an idiot when I drive it.

[TheLazyGreek]

Drag racing isn’t a good test to compare mini coopers. You need turns, like a road course to see the difference in what you are getting. I own a r56s JCW GP

[subarokec]

Wow the quality of this video is amazing! A pleasure to watch, waiting for some more MINI content from you guys! Currently I own a 2007 MINI Cooper S and I love it, makes me smile all the time :)

[nordattack]

I have a 2016 S with full John Cooper Works tuning kit. Sounds way better and standard JCW and is almost as powerful. Worth the upgrade.

[chirpywiggins]

Having owned both these cars, I can tell you that the JCW is considerably quicker through every gear.Handles better, sounds and looks better. I'm not sure i'd pay full price for one though, you're better off getting a used one in good order !

[matthewpugh]

A rolling race would of been a good test as well

[SaritaDarlingtonWiney]

Welp...I'm glad I tuned my S rather than dishing out the extra 10k for a JCW

[KJ-ekze]

One of the best car videos ever created. Loved the spec reveal.

[stewarthumphreys]

jeez Louise... was expecting a solid two car lengths ahead for the works..

[simonthomas]

A mini with 50bhp more than another mini is the faster mini. Brilliant.

[ritchiebaxter]

I've had both these. Jcw exhaust sounds a lot nicer but the mini s with variable suspension was way more comfy. The mini s for me is a better daily drive and cheaper. Sure its a bit slower but who takes these cars to the limit anyway on the road. Do we need to have jcw better handling and bit extra bhp on the road. Pushing a mini s on the road is fast enough.

[MythicMexellic]

I love both of them we drove past a beige colored cooper s that was stock and the exhaust crackles and it sounded pretty loud for a 4 banger

[calebpechumer]

The JCW has stiffer suspension in general with adjustable dampening on the fly, a little faster, looks nicer, sounds a little nicer, is usually fully loaded, and has much bigger brakes. How do people not realize this is what you’re paying for? They’re not fucking dodge demons.

[andrewomotosho]

I thought the JCW would absolutely dust the S but not such a difference.

[estebanreneesteban]

I bought 2006 jcw for $1000 bucks i fell in love with da brrm..brrm..brrrrm.sound n pulls real good torque😎😎

[JL-OnwardandUpward]

Both Minis look so similar it's hard to distinguish the JCW from the S.

[bbkangs]

I currently have a 2015 Cooper S and was thinking about getting the JCW but this video makes me wonder if upgrading to the JCW is worth it...

[Al-hbwo]

not much different in speed but really different in the price

[slashnburn]

So not too different... I saved myself nearly £10k and can still get near 40mpg by going for the S over the JCW, quite a wise decision by the looks of it!