Verdict
The MINI Countryman is RM24,912 cheaper at RM258,888, yet matches the BMW iX2’s 494 Nm, all-wheel drive and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 66.5-kWh battery claims 432 km, 15 km beyond the iX2, and 22-kW AC charging suits buyers with access to higher-output workplace or destination chargers. The iX2 counters with a far more useful 525-litre boot, 65 litres ahead, plus a three-year extended warranty against two. For Malaysian family duty, cargo needs are the deciding factor; otherwise, the MINI gives away little on paper.
The Countryman JCW (RM389,888) sits above every iX2 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you need its 525-litre boot and prefer the longer three-year extended warranty.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want to save RM24,912 while gaining 432 km of claimed range and 22-kW AC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Battery and range: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh and 417 km; MINI Countryman 66.5 kWh and 432 km.
- AC charging: BMW iX2 11 kW; MINI Countryman 22 kW.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; MINI Countryman 460 litres.
- Height: BMW iX2 1,590 mm; MINI Countryman 1,656 mm.
- Extended warranty: BMW iX2 three years; MINI Countryman two years.
iX2
- 525-litre boot, 65 litres larger than the MINI's.
- Three-year extended warranty, one year longer.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon audio.
- Costs RM24,912 more.
- 417-km claimed range trails the MINI by 15 km.
- 11-kW AC charging is half the MINI's 22-kW rate.
Countryman
- RM24,912 lower purchase price.
- 432-km claimed range from a 66.5-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC charging and front-seat massage function.
- 460-litre boot is 65 litres smaller than the BMW's.
- Two-year extended warranty is one year shorter than the BMW's.
What the iX2 has over the Countryman
What the Countryman has over the iX2
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the iX2: 525 litres against 460.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM335 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,895/mo | RM2,645/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,627 | RM6,979✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,379 | RM1,368✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.89 | RM6.84✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM46,702 | RM43,409✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.9 hours | 3.0 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 35 min | 35 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 313 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | 66.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 417 km | 432 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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iX2 vs Countryman FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is the stronger paper value: it costs less, has 15 km more claimed range and 22-kW AC charging. Choose the BMW iX2 instead if its 525-litre boot and extra year of extended warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the MINI Countryman costs RM258,888, so the BMW carries a RM24,912 premium.
Which one charges faster on AC power?
The MINI Countryman supports 22-kW AC charging, double the BMW iX2’s 11-kW rate. Both have the same 130-kW DC charging rate.
How long does charging take?
The iX2's 64.7 kWh battery takes about 5.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak. The Countryman's 66.5 kWh battery takes about 3.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.