BMW X1 vs Mini Countryman

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW

X1

From ₹50.9 Lakh

X1 version

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Mini

Countryman

From ₹47.5 Lakh

Countryman version

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BMW X1sDrive18i M Sport · ₹50.9 Lakh

Only differences

Mini CountrymanCountryman C · ₹47.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X1: ₹50.9 Lakh Countryman: ₹47.5 Lakh (ahead) Countryman ₹3.40 lakh cheaper

Safety X1: 5 stars Countryman: 5 stars Euro NCAP

Mileage X1: 16.35–20.37 kmpl (ahead) Countryman: 15.92 kmpl ARAI claim

Power X1: 134 hp Countryman: 156 PS (ahead)

Boot X1: 476 litres Countryman: 505 litres (ahead) Length 4,500 vs 4,433 mm

Versions X1: 2 Countryman: 2 Only X1: diesel, automatic

Pick the X1 for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Countryman for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 10)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹50.9 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh

On-road in

₹56.5 Lakh

₹52.76 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹94,932 a month

₹88,648 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

134 hp

156 PS

Torque

Not listed

240 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

16.35–20.37 kmpl

15.92 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Premium Compact Luxury SUV

Compact Luxury Crossover SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / Diesel

Petrol

Displacement

1,499 cc (1.5L 3-Cyl Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L 4-Cyl Diesel)

1,499 cc (Countryman C, 3-cyl) / 1,998 cc (Countryman JCW All4, 4-cyl)

Engine Config

1.5L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel

1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman C) / 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman JCW All4)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

FWD (Countryman C) / ALL4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100

9.2 sec (Petrol) / 8.9 sec (Diesel)

Not listed

Top Speed

208 km/h (Petrol) / 210 km/h (Diesel)

212 km/h (Countryman C) / 250 km/h (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100 km/h

Not listed

9.0 sec (Countryman C) / 5.4 sec (Countryman JCW All4)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Steering Shift Paddles

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Single-piston floating caliper ventilated disc

Ventilated Disc Brakes (350 mm with 4-Piston Calipers in Chili Red on JCW All4)

Rear Brakes

Single-piston floating caliper disc

Solid Disc Brakes (330 mm)

Front Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension with frequency-selective dampers (15 mm lowered on M Sport)

Single-Joint Spring Strut Front Suspension with Adaptive Frequency-Selective Dampers (-15 mm lower on JCW All4)

Rear Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension Multi-link axle

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

Wheel Type

18-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 838 M Bicolour)

19-inch (Countryman C) / 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels (JCW All4)

Tyre Size

225/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

245/40 R20 Tubeless Radial (JCW All4)

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage floor

Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,500 mm

4,433 mm

Width

1,845 mm

1,843 mm

Height

1,630 mm

1,656 mm

Wheelbase

2,692 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm

180 mm

Kerb Weight

1,500 kg (Petrol) / 1,575 kg (Diesel)

1,605 kg - 1,660 kg

Boot Space

476 Litres (expandable to 1,527 L)

505 Litres (expandable to 1,530 L with 40:20:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank

45 Litres (Petrol) / 54 Litres (Diesel)

54 Litres

Turning Radius

5.7 m

5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.8/38, child occupant 43.9/49.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 33.4/40, child occupant 43/49.

Airbags

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)

ESP/TC

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB slip control, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, ALL4 Electronic Traction Control on JCW All4, Cornering Brake Control, Hill Descent Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant up to 50m, Cruise Control with braking function, Attentiveness Assistant)

Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Plus with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Blind Spot Monitor, Exit Warning)

Camera

Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera & Park Distance Control

Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View HD Camera, Reversing Assistant & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

BMW Curved Display: 10.7-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 9.0

9.4-inch (240 mm) Round Circular OLED Touchscreen Center Display with MINI Operating System 9 & In-Car Gaming (AirConsole)

Digital Cluster

10.25-inch Full Digital Information Display

Head-Up Display (HUD) + 9.4-inch Round OLED Display with Selectable MINI Experience Modes (Go-Kart, Trail, Vivid, Timeless)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

My BMW App, Digital Key Plus, BMW Maps Cloud-Based Navigation, OTA Updates

MINI Connected Suite with Digital Key Plus, Remote 3D View, SOTA Software Updates

Audio System

Harman Kardon Premium Sound System (12 speakers 205W)

Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (365W Amplifier with Surround Sound)

Sunroof

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with sunblind)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & Active Massage Function

JCW Sports Seats in Vescin / Recycled Knitted Textile with Memory, Heating & Massage Function (JCW All4) + Sliding/Reclining 2nd Row Seats (130 mm slide)

Climate Control

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with rear air vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter

Wireless Charger

Yes (Vertical Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with retaining clamp)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Inverted L-Shaped DRLs

Octagonal Full LED Headlamps with Customizable Signature Daytime Running Light (DRL) Modes

Tail Lights

Full LED Sculpted 3D L-Shaped Taillights

Vertical Full LED Tail Lamps with Selectable Light Signatures including Union Jack Graphic

Fog/DRLs

Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lights

Front Bumper JCW Aerodynamic Air Inlets, Quad Chrome/Black Exhaust Tailpipes (JCW All4), Contrast Roof & Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

2 versions

Price range

₹50.9 Lakh – ₹52.9 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh

Colours

13 colours

10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

sDrive18i M Sport₹50.9 Lakh Countryman C₹47.5 Lakh Countryman ₹3.40 lakh less

Only the X1 sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹52.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

X1 sDrive18i M Sport against Countryman Countryman C

City	X1	Countryman	Gap
Mumbai	₹58.03 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Countryman ₹3.84 lakh less
Pune	₹58.03 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Countryman ₹3.84 lakh less
New Delhi	₹56.5 Lakh	₹52.76 Lakh	Countryman ₹3.74 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹60.64 Lakh	₹56.63 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.01 lakh less
Chennai	₹61.67 Lakh	₹57.59 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.08 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹62.2 Lakh	₹57.62 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.59 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the X1 or the Countryman?

The Countryman, by ₹3.40 lakh on the versions compared here: X1 sDrive18i M Sport at ₹50.9 Lakh against Countryman Countryman C at ₹47.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹56.5 Lakh against ₹52.76 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The X1 claims 16.35–20.37 kmpl against 15.92 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The X1: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Countryman: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The X1 has 6 airbags and the Countryman 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X1 sDrive18i M Sport makes 134 hp and the Countryman Countryman C makes 156 PS and 240 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X1 is 67 mm longer. Boot space is 476 litres in the X1 and 505 litres in the Countryman.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹94,932 a month for the X1 and ₹88,648 for the Countryman, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.