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BMW 3 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW 3 Series Touring or MINI Countryman?

BMW 3 Series Touring

MINI Countryman

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MINI Countryman has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the MINI Countryman performs significantly better – achieving up to 462 km, about 365 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a decisively edge – offering 550 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the MINI Countryman tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 206 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, MINI Countryman is slight lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MINI Countryman offers minimal more room – 505 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman performs minimal better – up to 1530 L, which is about 20 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

BMW 3 Series Touring
MINI Countryman

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3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman turns the cheeky charm of a classic MINI into a proper all-rounder, blending playful styling with surprisingly usable space for everyday life. It still grins at city lights but will happily tackle muddy lanes, perfect for buyers who want character without sacrificing practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1843 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI

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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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