:Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: Entry-level luxury SUV comparison |

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’s plant in Chennai. Bookings have already started; interested customers can reserve the car exclusively through Mini dealers, with deliveries starting soon. The new Mini Countryman C will compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other entry-level luxury SUVs in the same price range. 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 available 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 available in a single top-spec trim and is priced at Rs 47.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Countryman also comes in the sportier and more powerful All 4 trim, which is priced at Rs 66.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: Dimensions The length, width and height of the Mini Countryman are 4,447 mm, 1,843 mm and 1,661 mm respectively. The wheelbase is 2,692 mm, the ground clearance is 190 mm, the wheels are 19 inches, and the luggage capacity is up to 505 liters. The BMW X1 is 4,500 mm long, 1,845 mm wide, 1,630 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,692 mm, ground clearance of 183 mm, 18-inch wheels, and a trunk capacity of 505 liters.The Mini Countryman is 53 mm shorter, 2 mm narrower and 31 mm taller than the BMW X1, but has the same wheelbase of 2,692 mm; it also offers 7 mm more ground clearance, larger 19-inch wheels and up to 505 liters of boot space compared to the X1’s 183 mm ground clearance, 18-inch wheels and 505 liters of boot space. Mini Countryman C vs. BMW X1: EngineThe new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with 156 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. It is equipped with a 7-speed DCT gearbox that sends power to the front wheels. The Mini Countryman C is claimed to 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-litre fuel tank and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl.The BMW X1 is available with a choice of two engines – 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo (136 Nm and 230 Nm). It is equipped with a 7-speed DCT gearbox that sends power to the front wheels. The X1 is also equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that produces 150 hp and 360 Nm of torque.Mini Countryman C vs BMW X1: FeaturesThe Mini Countryman C features a revised cabin layout that focuses on a cleaner, more modern design while retaining key brand elements. Features include a circular 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, head-up display, steering wheel controls, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera, panoramic glass sunroof, power front seats, wireless phone charging and parking assist. The driver’s seat also has a massage function.Rear seat passengers enjoy sliding seats with an adjustment range of up to 130 mm and a tilt function of up to 25 degrees. Boot capacity is 505 liters, which can be expanded to 1,450 liters with the rear seats 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 features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, attention assist, active pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C received a Euro NCAP five-star safety rating.The new X1 comes 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, power front seats with memory, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, connected car technology, six airbags, TPMS, electronic stability control and electronic parking brake with auto-hold function.