Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be produced locally at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. Reservations are already underway; interested customers can reserve the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced entry-level luxury SUVs. In this article, we compare the new Mini Countryman C with the BMW X1.
Mini Countryman C vs. BMW X1: Price The BMW X1 is offered in two variants – sDrive 18i M Sport priced at Rs 50.90 lakh and sDrive 18d M Sport priced at Rs 52.90 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The Mini Countryman C is offered in a single top trim priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Countryman is also a much sportier and powerful All 4 trim priced at Rs 66.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: Dimensions The Mini Countryman measures 4,447mm in length, 1,843mm in width and 1,661mm in height, with a 2,692mm wheelbase, 190mm ground clearance, 19-inch wheels and a boot capacity of up to 505 litres. The BMW X1 measures 4,500mm in length, 1,845mm in width and 1,630mm in height, with a 2,692mm wheelbase, 183mm ground clearance, 18-inch wheels and a boot capacity of 505 litres.The Mini Countryman is 53mm shorter, 2mm narrower and up to 31mm taller than the BMW X1, while both share the same ground clearance of 2,692mm; the Countryman also offers 7mm more ground clearance, larger 19-inch wheels and up to 505 liters of luggage space compared to the X1’s 183mm ground clearance, 18-inch wheels and 505-litre boot.Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: EngineThe new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 156 hp and 240 nm. It comes mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The Mini Countryman C can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212 km/h. It comes with a 60 liter fuel tank and delivers a fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl.The BMW X1 gets two engine options – a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, turbocharged with 136 and 230 nm. It comes mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The X1 is also offered with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbodiesel that puts out 150 hp of power and 360 nm of torque.Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: featuresThe Mini Countryman C features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while maintaining key elements of the brand. Features include a 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen, a head-up display, steering wheel-mounted controls, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic glass roof, powered front seats, wireless phone charging and park assist. The driver’s seat also includes a massage function.Rear seat occupants benefit from sliding seats with an adjustment of up to 130 mm and a recline function of up to 25 degrees. Luggage capacity is 505 liters and expands to 1,450 liters with the rear seats folded down. The SUV also offers connected car technology, ambient lighting, MINI Digital Key Plus and eight MINI Experience driving modes. Its safety suite includes ADAS features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane departure assist, active pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.The new X1 receives adaptive LED headlights, an illuminated kidney grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic roof, BMW Curved Display with OS9, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Harman Kardon audio system, front seats powered by memory, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, connected car technology, six electronic airbags, electronic brake, stability control and TP, electronic brake and AutoMS Hol.
