Verdict
The Xpeng X9 costs RM17,815 less at RM281,073, yet brings seven seats, a 721-litre boot and a 94.8-kWh battery rated for 535 km. It is the family-hauling choice by a very large margin: its 3,160-mm wheelbase is 490 mm longer than the MINI Clubman’s. The Clubman counters with a 192-hp, 280-Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, a quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time and far smaller 4,253-mm dimensions. Pick it for five-seat wagon duties and performance; pick the X9 for people, luggage and EV running.
Pick the MINI Clubman if you want the quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h petrol wagon and can work with five seats and 360 litres of boot space.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, 721 litres of luggage room, 535 km of claimed EV range and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Clubman RM298,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Power and torque: Clubman 192 hp and 280 Nm; X9 motor 315 hp and 450 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Clubman 7.2 seconds; X9 8.2 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Clubman five seats and 360 litres; X9 seven seats and 721 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Clubman 4,253 mm and 2,670 mm; X9 5,316 mm and 3,160 mm.
- Energy system: Clubman 48-litre petrol tank and 5.6 L/100 km rating; X9 94.8-kWh battery and 535-km EV range.
Clubman
- Quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 1,063 mm shorter than the X9.
- 192-hp turbo petrol engine with 280 Nm.
- Only five seats versus the X9’s seven.
- 360-litre boot trails the X9’s 721 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot system or adaptive cruise control.
X9
- Seven seats and a 721-litre boot.
- 315-hp, 450-Nm electric motor with 535-km claimed range.
- Gets adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera.
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.0 second behind the Clubman.
- 5,316-mm length is 1,063 mm greater than the Clubman’s.
- 2,750 kg weight is 1,360 kg higher than the Clubman’s 1,390 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM298,888 | RM281,073✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 280 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 228 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 126 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,253 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,441 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,390 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 48 litres | — |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 360 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Sports Suspension | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable with Memory Function for Driver | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 6.5-inch touchscreen MINI Navigation System with 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and MINI Connected | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera 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 Flip Switch | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MINI Connected app with MINI Remote Services | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive | 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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Clubman vs X9 FAQ
Is the MINI Clubman or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for seven occupants, luggage capacity and EV range, with 721 litres of boot space and a 535-km rating. The MINI Clubman is better for a smaller footprint and faster acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Clubman costs RM298,888 and the Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073, so the X9 is RM17,815 cheaper.
Which is faster, the MINI Clubman or Xpeng X9?
The MINI Clubman is faster from 0-100 km/h, taking 7.2 seconds to the Xpeng X9’s 8.2 seconds. It also has the higher listed top speed: 228 km/h versus 200 km/h.