Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be produced locally at BMW Group’s plant in Chennai. Reservations are already underway; Interested buyers can reserve the car exclusively through the Mini showroom, and deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced 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 – the sDrive 18i M Sport priced at Rs 50.90 lakh and the sDrive 18d M Sport priced at Rs 52.90 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The Mini Countryman C is offered in one top-end specification priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Countryman also becomes much sportier and more powerful. All 4 trims priced at Rs 66.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Mini Countryman C vs. BMW X1: Dimensions The Mini Countryman has a length of 4,447 mm, a width of 1,843 mm and a height of 1,661 mm, a wheelbase of 2,692 mm, a ground clearance of 190 mm, 19-inch wheels and a boot capacity of up to 505 liters. The BMW X1 measures 4,500 mm in length, 1,845 mm in width and 1,630 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,692 mm, ground clearance of 183 mm, 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 2,692mm wheelbase; The Countryman also offers 7mm more ground clearance, larger 19-inch wheels and up to 505 liters of boot 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 156hp and 240Nm. It comes mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission and sends power to the front wheels. The Mini Countryman C can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212 km/h. It is equipped with a 60 liter fuel tank and delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl.The BMW X1 has two engine options – a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, turbo engine with 136 and 230 nm. It comes mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission and sends power to the front wheels. The X1 is also offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel engine, which delivers 150 PS of power and 360 Nm of torque.Mini Countryman C vs. BMW X1: featuresThe Mini Countryman C has a revised cabin look with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while retaining key brand elements. Features include a 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen, head-up display, steering wheel controls, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera, panoramic glass roof, power front seats, wireless phone charging and park assist. The driver’s seat also has a massage function.Rear seat passengers benefit from sliding seats with up to 130mm of adjustment and a tilt function of up to 25 degrees. The boot capacity is 505 liters and increases 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 package includes ADAS functions such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, attention assist, active pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C received five stars for Euro NCAP safety.The new X1 features adaptive LED headlights, illuminated kidney grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, BMW Curved Display with OS9, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon audio system, power front seats with memory, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, electronic car brake control, electronic car brake control and TP MS. Wait.
