Mini India has 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 open; interested customers can book the car through a Mini dealership only, and deliveries will start soon. The new Mini Countryman C will compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced luxury SUVs. In this article, let’s 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 one of the top variants priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Countryman also gets a sporty and powerful All 4 trim priced at Rs 66.15 lakh (base class). Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: Dimensions Mini Countryman is 4,447mm long, 1,843mm wide and 1,661mm tall, with a 2,692mm wheelbase, 190mm ground clearance, 19-inch wheels and a boot capacity of up to 505 liters. BMW X1 is 4,500mm long, 1,845mm wide and 1,630mm tall, with a 2,692mm wheelbase, 183mm ground clearance, 18 inch wheels and 505-liter boot capacity.The Mini Countryman is 53mm shorter, 2mm narrower and up to 31mm taller than the BMW X1, while both share a 2,692mm wheelbase; The Countryman also offers 7mm more ground clearance, larger 19-inch wheels and 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-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 156hp and 240nm. It comes mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The Mini Countryman C can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212km/h. It comes with a 60-litre fuel tank and delivers a fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl.BMW X1 gets two engine options – 1.5-liter, 3-liter, turbocharged engine with 136 and 230nm. 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, turbo diesel, which produces 150 hp and 360 nm of torque.Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: WhatThe Mini Countryman C features a redesigned cabin design that focuses on a clean and modern look while retaining key brand features. Features include a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen display, head-up display, navigation controls, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera, glass roof, electrically operated front seats, wireless phone charging and parking assist. The driver’s seat also includes a massage function.Rear seat occupants benefit from sliding seats with adjustments of up to 130mm and recline up to 25 degrees. Boot volume 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 drive modes. Its safety features include ADAS features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, alert assist, pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C has achieved a five-star safety rating at Euro NCAP.The new X1 features adjustable LED headlights, bright kidney grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, BMW Curved Display with OS9, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless, Harman Kardon audio system, front seats with memory, wireless charger, dual-zone climate control, electronic stags control, TPMS airbag and six airbags. Hold on.
