MINI Countryman S Electric vs JCW
Verdict
At RM258,888 versus RM389,888, the MINI Countryman S Electric makes the JCW look expensive unless you want petrol performance at speed. The EV has the higher output, 313 hp against 296 hp, and its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time is only 0.2 seconds adrift. The JCW answers with 250 km/h flat-out pace, a 480-litre boot and a 54-litre tank. Same 4,433 mm body, same 2,692 mm wheelbase, same six airbags and AEB. The RM131,000 gap buys top-end speed, not much extra day-to-day metal.
Pick the MINI Countryman S Electric if you want the cheaper AWD Countryman with 313 hp, 432 km EV range and almost the same sprint time.
Pick the MINI Countryman JCW if you want petrol, 250 km/h top speed and the quickest 5.4-second 0-100 km/h figure.
Key differences
- Price: RM258,888 vs RM389,888
- Powertrain: dual-motor electric vs 1,998 cc petrol
- Power: 313 hp vs 296 hp
- 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds vs 5.4 seconds
- Top speed: 180 km/h vs 250 km/h
- Boot space: 460 litres vs 480 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888✓ | RM 389,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 313 hp✓ | 296 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 432 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 480 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 54 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 439 |
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.
S Electric
- RM131,000 cheaper
- Higher 313 hp output
- 432 km EV range
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Smaller 460-litre boot
JCW
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much higher 250 km/h top speed
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Costs RM131,000 more
- Lower 296 hp output
- Higher RM439 yearly road tax
S Electric vs JCW FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman S Electric or MINI Countryman JCW better?
The MINI Countryman S Electric is the better buy on paper: it costs RM131,000 less, has 313 hp and is only 0.2 seconds slower to 100 km/h. Choose the JCW only if petrol power and 250 km/h top speed matter.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman JCW costs RM131,000 more than the MINI Countryman S Electric.
Do both MINI Countryman variants have the same size and safety kit?
Yes. Both are CBU C-segment SUVs with five seats, AWD, six airbags and AEB. They also share the same 4,433 mm length, 1,843 mm width, 1,656 mm height and 2,692 mm wheelbase.