Car Buyer's Guide

BMW iX1 vs MINI Countryman

BMW iX1

BMW iX1

eDrive20 M Sport

MINI Countryman

MINI Countryman

Verdict

The Countryman is 35% more powerful, while the iX1 goes 9% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM250,800RM258,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM335
Powertrain
Engine Tech5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors12
Motor Horsepower204 hp313 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm494 Nm
Battery Capacity66.5 kWh66.5 kWh
EV Range475 km432 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)130 kW130 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.6 seconds5.6 seconds
Top Speed170 km/h180 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,500 mm4,433 mm
Width1,845 mm1,843 mm
Height1,642 mm1,656 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,692 mm
Weight2,085 kg
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space490 litres460 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19245/40R20
Rear Tyre245/45R19245/40R20
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroPirelli P Zero
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Germany (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson strutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour20" Alloys
Rear Wheels19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour20" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M Suspension
Safety
AirbagsFront, front-side, rearDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point belts
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIX2 on outer rear seatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat
Autonomous Braking SystemFront Collision WarningYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderYesAll Seats
Safety NotesDriving Assistant Plus
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LEDAdaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist
TaillampsLEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsElectric Seat Adjustment with Memory for DriverPowered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function
Rear Seats60/40 split40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline
Front Air-conDual Zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear Vents
Power SocketsFront 12V, Qi Wireless charging tray1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear
Interior LightingAmbient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup HoldersDual front2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeYes
AudioBMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Flip Switch
LocksYesKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control with Stop&Go functionActive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationElectricPowered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front66 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear66 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes with 360 viewYes, with 360-degree View Monitor
Auto ParkingParking Assistant PlusYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years2 years
Warranty Extended3 years2 years
Warranty NotesAdd RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 8-year/160,000 km Battery WarrantyRepair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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