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BMW 5 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or MINI Countryman?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MINI Countryman is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 399 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Countryman

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 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 414 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 506 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is slightly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

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

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

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/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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Urszula
13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

Beautiful design, carefully finished inside, large display, very comfortable ride with the automatic gearbox, a bit cramped in the back, fairly spacious boot.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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