Verdict
The RM65,000 step from the RM193,888 MINI Electric to the RM258,888 MINI Countryman buys a far more usable five-seat SUV: 460 litres of boot space versus 210 litres, all-wheel drive and 313 hp. It is also quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds against 6.7 seconds, and charges at 22 kW AC or 130 kW DC. But its 66.5 kWh battery delivers only 30 km more claimed range than the Electric’s 54.2 kWh pack, at 432 km, while annual road tax rises from RM200 to RM335.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you need five seats, a 460-litre boot, all-wheel drive and the quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the MINI Electric if a three-door, four-seat hatchback suits your life and saving RM65,000 matters more than SUV space and performance.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; MINI Electric RM193,888.
- Motor output: MINI Countryman 313 hp and 494 Nm; MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Battery and range: MINI Countryman 66.5 kWh and 432 km; MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km.
- Charging: MINI Countryman 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC; MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC.
- Performance and drive: MINI Countryman AWD, 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and 180 km/h; MINI Electric FWD, 6.7 seconds and 170 km/h.
- Practicality: MINI Countryman has five seats and a 460-litre boot; MINI Electric has four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Countryman
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 460-litre boot and five seats.
- 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- RM65,000 more expensive.
- RM335 annual road tax versus RM200.
- At 4,433 mm long, it is 575 mm longer than the hatchback.
Electric
- RM65,000 lower purchase price.
- 402 km claimed range from a 54.2 kWh battery.
- More compact 3,858 mm three-door hatchback body.
- 210-litre boot is 250 litres smaller.
- Front-wheel drive and 215 hp trail the Countryman’s AWD and 313 hp.
- 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging are slower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,888 | RM193,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 313 hp✓ | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm✓ | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh✓ | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 432 km✓ | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW✓ | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,605 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 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, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 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 | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | 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 |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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Countryman vs Electric FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or MINI Electric better?
The MINI Countryman is better for family use and performance, with five seats, a 460-litre boot, AWD and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The MINI Electric is the smarter choice if four seats and 210 litres of luggage room are enough.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM65,000 more than the MINI Electric. It also carries RM335 annual road tax, compared with RM200 for the Electric.
Which MINI is better for longer EV trips?
The Countryman has the advantage: 432 km claimed range, 22 kW AC charging and 130 kW DC charging. The Electric manages 402 km, 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC, so the gap is modest on range but clearer at chargers.