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BMW X5 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or MINI Countryman?

BMW X5 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

BMW X5

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

MINI Countryman

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI Countryman is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers substantially more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 392 km more than the BMW X5.

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 X5 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 256 Nm more.

X5

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 considerably lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 670 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers visibly more boot space – 650 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 340 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 holds a solid 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 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
105 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the BMW X5?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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