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BMW 3 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or MINI Countryman?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Countryman is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers significantly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 400 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

Countryman

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 206 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

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 terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is only slightly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers only slightly more boot space – 505 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 20 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

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 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 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
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
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 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI
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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