Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer able to charge at home or work, the MINI Electric is the rational choice: its 54.2 kWh battery claims 402 km of range, its 215 hp/330 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and annual road tax is RM200. The Convertible answers with open-air motoring, a 237 km/h top speed and a marginally larger 215-litre boot. But its 6.9-second sprint, RM379 road tax and 44-litre petrol tank make it the emotional, rather than practical, purchase.
Pick the MINI Convertible if an open roof, 237 km/h top speed and auto parking matter more than electric driving and lower running tax.
Pick the MINI Electric if you can charge regularly and want 402 km claimed range, stronger 330 Nm torque and richer front-seat equipment.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; MINI Electric RM193,888.
- Powertrain: MINI Convertible 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 204 hp and 300 Nm; MINI Electric single motor with 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Performance: MINI Convertible 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and 237 km/h; MINI Electric 6.7 seconds and 170 km/h.
- Energy storage: MINI Convertible 44-litre fuel tank; MINI Electric 54.2 kWh battery with 402 km range.
- Road tax: MINI Convertible RM379 per year; MINI Electric RM200 per year.
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 litres; MINI Electric 210 litres.
Convertible
- Convertible body with four seats
- 237 km/h top speed
- Auto parking and remote boot activation
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds versus 6.7 seconds
- Higher annual road tax at RM379 versus RM200
- Manual front seats versus powered seats with driver memory and massage
Electric
- 402 km claimed EV range from a 54.2 kWh battery
- 215 hp and 330 Nm motor
- Adaptive LED headlamps, high-beam assist and powered front seats with driver massage
- 170 km/h top speed versus 237 km/h
- 210-litre boot is 5 litres smaller
- No auto parking and manual boot operation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM318,888 | RM193,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 237 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,605 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 215 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | 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 | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | 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 | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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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Convertible vs Electric FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or MINI Electric better?
The MINI Electric is better for regular Malaysian commuting if you have dependable charging, with 402 km claimed range, 330 Nm and lower road tax. Choose the MINI Convertible for its open roof, 237 km/h top speed and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888 and the MINI Electric costs RM193,888, so the Convertible is RM125,000 more expensive.
Which MINI has the better cabin equipment?
The MINI Electric has the stronger front-seat package, adding powered adjustment, driver memory and massage. It also gets adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist; both cars share the 9.4-inch OLED display and Harman Kardon sound system.