BMW 2 Series vs MINI Countryman – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MINI Countryman has a visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the BMW 2 Series costs 39200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series has a decisively edge – offering 530 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series performs somewhat better – reaching 302 km/h, while the MINI Countryman tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series pulls noticeably stronger with 650 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 156 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: MINI Countryman offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the BMW 2 Series is hardly any lighter – 1560 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MINI Countryman offers distinctly more room – 505 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, MINI Countryman slightly takes the win – 500 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

All in all, the BMW 2 Series shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.