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MINI Countryman vs Land Rover Range Rover – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: MINI Countryman or Land Rover Range Rover?

MINI Countryman

Land Rover Range Rover

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £. That’s a price difference of around 91200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover manages with 2.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.60 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the MINI Countryman performs decisively better – achieving up to 462 km, about 345 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

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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 Land Rover Range Rover has a decisively edge – offering 615 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 302 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover performs minimal better – reaching 261 km/h, while the MINI Countryman tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 800 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, MINI Countryman is convincingly lighter – 1620 kg compared to 2504 kg. The difference is around 884 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers distinct more room – 818 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2176 L, which is about 646 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover decisively takes the win – 846 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 346 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the MINI Countryman shows itself to be performs better in key areas 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.

MINI Countryman
Land Rover Range Rover

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MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 432 - 462 km

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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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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MINI Countryman
Land Rover Range Rover
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Costs and Consumption

Price
31500 - 45300 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Length
5052 - 5258 mm
Width
1843 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Height
1870 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Max trunk capacity
1841 - 2176 L
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 261 km/h
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
MINI
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the MINI Countryman?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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