Verdict
The MINI Countryman asks RM65,000 more, but it is the family-minded choice: five seats, five doors and a 460-litre boot against the MINI Electric’s four seats, three doors and 210 litres. It is also properly quicker, with 313 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second century sprint, while its 66.5-kWh battery delivers a modest 30 km range advantage at 432 km. The MINI Electric makes the stronger city case, however, at RM193,888, with a 575-mm shorter body and RM200 annual road tax versus RM335.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you need five seats, a 460-litre boot and quicker all-wheel-drive performance.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want to save RM65,000 and need a much shorter EV for urban use.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; MINI Electric RM193,888
- Power and torque: 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
- DC charging: MINI Countryman 130 kW; MINI Electric 95 kW
- Practicality: MINI Countryman five seats and 460-litre boot; MINI Electric four seats and 210-litre boot
- Length: MINI Countryman 4,433 mm; MINI Electric 3,858 mm
Countryman
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five doors, five seats and a 460-litre boot
- 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging, plus all-wheel drive
- Costs RM65,000 more
- 575 mm longer than the MINI Electric
- Annual road tax is RM335 versus RM200
Electric
- RM193,888 price and RM200 annual road tax
- 3,858-mm length suits tighter parking spaces
- Same 9.4-inch OLED display, Harman Kardon audio and 360-degree camera
- Four seats and three doors versus the Countryman’s five seats and five doors
- 210-litre boot is 250 litres smaller
- 95 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging trail the Countryman’s 130 kW and 22 kW
| 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 | 4 years | 4 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 passengers, luggage and performance, with five seats, a 460-litre boot and 5.6-second acceleration. The MINI Electric is better if RM65,000 savings and a 3,858-mm city-friendly body matter more than rear-seat access and cargo room.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM258,888 and the MINI Electric costs RM193,888, so the difference is RM65,000. The Countryman also has RM335 annual road tax, compared with RM200 for the Electric.
Which MINI charges faster?
The MINI Countryman charges faster on both inputs: up to 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC, against the MINI Electric’s 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC. Its battery is also larger at 66.5 kWh versus 54.2 kWh.