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BMW i4 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or MINI Countryman?

BMW i4 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

BMW i4

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably 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

i4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Countryman is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 116 km more than the MINI Countryman.

Countryman

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 i4 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 288 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers clearly more torque with 795 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 301 Nm more.

i4

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 noticeably lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i4 offers only slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries very slightly more – 500 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 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 £49,400
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Marco
23 Apr 2026, 14:56:19

Amazing car with enormous torque, equipment and driving experience, at an acceptable fuel consumption.

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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
49,400 - 62,500 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI
Is the BMW i4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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