Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be manufactured locally at BMW Group’s plant in Chennai. Reservations are now being taken; Interested customers can book the car exclusively through a Mini dealer and deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced entry-level 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 prices ex-showroom). The Mini Countryman C is offered in one top-end trim priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Countryman also gets a sportier and powerful All 4 trim for Rs 66.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: Dimensions The Mini Countryman has a length of 4447 mm, width of 1843 mm and height of 1661 mm, wheelbase of 2692 mm, ground clearance of 190 mm, 19-inch wheels and a luggage 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 volume of 505 liters.The Mini Countryman is 53mm shorter, 2mm narrower and up to 31mm taller than the BMW X1, both with 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 equipped with a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, 156 hp and 240 nm turbo engine. It is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. Mini Countryman C accelerates 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 has a claimed fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl.The BMW X1 gets two engine options – a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder turbo engine with 136 and 230 nm. It is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The X1 is also offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel engine that produces 150bhp and 360Nm of torque.Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: SpecsThe Mini Countryman C features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more modern design while retaining core brand elements. Features include a circular 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, head-up display, steering wheel-mounted controls, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera, panoramic glass roof, power front seats, wireless phone power and park assist. The driver’s seat also includes a massage function.Rear seat occupants benefit from sliding seats with up to 130mm of adjustment and up to 25 degrees of recline. The volume of the luggage is 505 liters and increases to 1450 liters when the rear seats are folded. The SUV also offers connected car technology, ambient lighting, MINI Digital Key Plus and eight MINI Experience driving modes. Its safety suite includes ADAS functions such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, alertness assist, active pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C earned a five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP.The new X1 is equipped with 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, front seats equipped with memory, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, connected car electronic parking technology, six-zone climate control and electronic stability system. With Auto Catch.
