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MINI Countryman vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Leapmotor B05?

MINI Countryman vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

MINI Countryman

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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • visibly cheaper
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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

Countryman

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.

Leapmotor B05 is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,171 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 15 km more than the Leapmotor B05.

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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 MINI Countryman offers visibly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers considerably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 254 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 a bit lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 505 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries noticeably more – 500 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is clearly superior overall 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, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 463 - 497 km
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Reviews MINI Countryman

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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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Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Leapmotor
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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