MINI Convertible vs MINI Electric
Verdict
The MINI Electric is the sharper numbers car for Malaysia: it costs RM193,888 against RM318,888 for the MINI Convertible, so the RM125,000 gap buys open-air motoring rather than extra performance. The EV is slightly quicker to 100 km/h, at 6.7 seconds versus 6.9 seconds, and gets 402 km of range from a 54.2 kWh battery. But the Convertible has the faster top end at 237 km/h, a marginally larger 215-litre boot and that roof-down body style. They are closer than the prices suggest.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the open-top MINI experience and value its 237 km/h top speed over the Electric’s lower running-cost angle.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the cheaper buy-in, 402 km EV range and slightly quicker 0–100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; MINI Electric RM193,888
- Power: MINI Convertible 204 hp; MINI Electric 215 hp
- 0–100 km/h: MINI Convertible 6.9 s; MINI Electric 6.7 s
- Top speed: MINI Convertible 237 km/h; MINI Electric 170 km/h
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 L; MINI Electric 210 L
- Road tax: MINI Convertible RM379/year; MINI Electric RM200/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 193,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 237 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV range | — | 402 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 215 L✓ | 210 L |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 200✓ |
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.
Convertible
- Convertible body with four seats
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Slightly larger 215-litre boot
- RM125,000 more expensive
- Slightly slower 0–100 km/h
- Higher RM379 yearly road tax
Electric
- RM125,000 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 6.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- 402 km EV range from a 54.2 kWh battery
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
- Slightly smaller 210-litre boot
- No open-top body style
Convertible vs Electric FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or MINI Electric better?
The MINI Electric is the better numbers buy: it is RM125,000 cheaper, slightly quicker to 100 km/h and has 402 km of EV range. Choose the MINI Convertible only if the open roof matters more than price and EV running costs.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, while the MINI Electric costs RM193,888. That makes the Convertible RM125,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The MINI Electric is quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The MINI Convertible is close at 6.9 seconds, so the real-world difference is small.