Global EV Comparison: Mini Countryman SE ALL4 vs BMW iX3 Gen 1
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General Info
The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €49500. The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2020-2021 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €49500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €48890 | €30900 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…).
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 341 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 433 km | 460 km |
| Range (GCC) | 346 km | 391 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66.5 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.7 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.35 km/kWh | 5.28 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…) maxes out at 128 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 128 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.2 | 6.5 |
Performance
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.4 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…).
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4433 mm | 4734 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2069 mm | 2138 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1843 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1656 mm | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2864 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021).
| Property | Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2075 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 460 l | 510 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1450 l | 1560 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 7.2 |
