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MINI Countryman vs BMW X2 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or BMW X2?

MINI Countryman vs BMW X2: Key differences

MINI Countryman

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly lighter

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely 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.

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

Countryman

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

X2

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 MINI Countryman offers marginally more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the MINI Countryman is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW X2 tops out at 213 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers slightly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 94 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is very slightly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,645 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X2 offers barely more boot space – 560 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman offers barely more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 60 L more than the BMW X2.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X2 carries very slightly more – 510 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 km
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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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The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Price
41,200 - 59,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
118 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Length
4,554 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Max trunk capacity
1,400 - 1,470 L
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
495 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
207 - 213 km/h
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

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

The MINI Countryman is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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