Verdict
The MINI Countryman is the smaller, cheaper and quicker one: RM258,888, 4,433 mm long, five seats and 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. The Xpeng X9 asks RM22,185 more but changes the brief completely with seven seats, a 721-litre boot, 535 km EV range and a much longer 3,160 mm wheelbase. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less SUV-versus-MPV and more driving size versus family capacity. The MINI is easier to place on paper; the Xpeng brings the lounge, battery and charging hardware.
Countryman
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want the lower price, all-wheel drive and the quicker 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time in a smaller SUV footprint.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a much bigger boot and a 535 km electric driving range.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Power and torque: MINI Countryman 201 hp/300 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp/450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Countryman 7.4 seconds; Xpeng X9 8.2 seconds
- Size: MINI Countryman 4,433 mm long/2,692 mm wheelbase; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm long/3,160 mm wheelbase
- Seats and boot: MINI Countryman 5 seats/460 litres; Xpeng X9 7 seats/721 litres
- Road tax: MINI Countryman RM439 a year; Xpeng X9 RM365 a year
Countryman
- Costs RM22,185 less than the Xpeng X9
- Quicker to 100 km/h and has a higher 228 km/h top speed
- All-wheel drive versus the Xpeng X9’s front-wheel drive
- Only five seats versus seven in the Xpeng X9
- Smaller 460-litre boot versus 721 litres
- Shorter 2-year manufacturer warranty versus 5 years/120,000 km
X9
- Seven-seat cabin with second-row captain seats and a 721-litre boot
- 535 km EV range from a 94.8 kWh LFP battery
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and 537 kW DC charging
- Costs RM22,185 more than the MINI Countryman
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 200 km/h top speed
- Much larger body at 5,316 mm long and 1,988 mm wide
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888✓ | RM 281,073 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sports Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 228 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero, Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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 Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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.
Countryman vs X9 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or Xpeng X9 better?
The MINI Countryman is better if you want a smaller, quicker SUV with all-wheel drive. The Xpeng X9 is better if space, seven seats, EV range and rear-cabin comfort matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM22,185 more than the MINI Countryman. The MINI is RM258,888, while the Xpeng is RM281,073.
Which one has more space?
The Xpeng X9 has far more space: seven seats, a 3,160 mm wheelbase and 721 litres of boot space. The MINI Countryman has five seats, a 2,692 mm wheelbase and 460 litres.