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BMW 5 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 31500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or MINI Countryman?

BMW 5 Series Touring

MINI Countryman

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 21000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the MINI Countryman performs significantly better – achieving up to 462 km, about 364 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 5 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 414 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 506 Nm difference.

5 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, MINI Countryman is somewhat lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 170 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 620 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £52,500
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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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
52500 - 125500 £
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1843 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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