MINI Convertible vs Xpeng X9
Verdict
These are opposites, and the numbers make the choice blunt. The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, RM37,815 more than the RM281,073 Xpeng X9, yet it seats four, has 215 litres of boot space and is built around a 204 hp 2.0 litre petrol engine. It is the quicker car to 100 km/h at 6.9 seconds. The Xpeng answers with seven seats, 721 litres, a 94.8 kWh battery and 535 km of EV range. For a Malaysian household, one is a personal toy; the other is the family mover.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the roof-down drive, a smaller footprint and the quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a 721-litre boot and 535 km of electric range.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073, so the MINI costs RM37,815 more
- Seats: MINI Convertible 4; Xpeng X9 7
- Powertrain: MINI Convertible 1,998 cc petrol with 204 hp and 300 Nm; Xpeng X9 single-motor EV with 315 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds; Xpeng X9 8.2 seconds
- Size: MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm long with a 3,160 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 281,073✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp | 315 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✓ | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 535 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 721 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 365✓ |
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
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Much shorter body for urban parking
- Convertible body style
- Only four seats
- Small 215-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
X9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 535 km EV range from a 94.8 kWh battery
- Larger 721-litre boot
- Slower to 100 km/h
- Very long 5,316 mm body
- Lower 200 km/h top speed
Convertible vs X9 FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Xpeng X9 better?
For family use, the Xpeng X9 is the better fit because it has seven seats, 721 litres of boot space and 535 km of EV range. The MINI Convertible is better only if you prioritise the open-top body and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM37,815 more than the Xpeng X9.
Which one is faster?
The MINI Convertible is faster from 0-100 km/h at 6.9 seconds, versus 8.2 seconds for the Xpeng X9. It also has the higher top speed, 237 km/h against 200 km/h.