BMW X3 vs Mini Countryman

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Mini Countryman price starts at Rs. 66.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 69.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the Countryman a 1998cc engine producing 296bhp. If you're deciding between the X3 and Countryman, the Countryman is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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X3 vs Countryman Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Mini Countryman
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 66.15 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmplNot Available
Engine 1998 cc1998 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm296bhp
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

X3 vs Countryman Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportMINI Countryman JCW
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Brand Name BMW MINI
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 66.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 296bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
MINI Countryman Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,27,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 2.84 Lakh Countryman Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
2-litre turbo-petrol
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
296bhp
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
5.4 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4299*1822*1557 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2620 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
149 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
15
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW X3 Vs MINI Countryman FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs MINI Countryman?
The Mini Countryman is cheaper than BMW X3 by ₹3.75 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs MINI Countryman?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the JCW version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 296bhp of power and 400Nm of torque

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