Verdict
The MINI Countryman is RM24,912 cheaper at RM258,888, yet matches the BMW iX2’s 494 Nm, all-wheel drive and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 66.5-kWh battery claims 432 km, 15 km beyond the iX2, and 22-kW AC charging suits buyers with access to higher-output workplace or destination chargers. The iX2 counters with a far more useful 525-litre boot, 65 litres ahead, plus a three-year extended warranty against two. For Malaysian family duty, cargo needs are the deciding factor; otherwise, the MINI gives away little on paper.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you need its 525-litre boot and prefer the longer three-year extended warranty.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want to save RM24,912 while gaining 432 km of claimed range and 22-kW AC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Battery and range: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh and 417 km; MINI Countryman 66.5 kWh and 432 km.
- AC charging: BMW iX2 11 kW; MINI Countryman 22 kW.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; MINI Countryman 460 litres.
- Height: BMW iX2 1,590 mm; MINI Countryman 1,656 mm.
- Extended warranty: BMW iX2 three years; MINI Countryman two years.
iX2
- 525-litre boot, 65 litres larger than the MINI's.
- Three-year extended warranty, one year longer.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon audio.
- Costs RM24,912 more.
- 417-km claimed range trails the MINI by 15 km.
- 11-kW AC charging is half the MINI's 22-kW rate.
Countryman
- RM24,912 lower purchase price.
- 432-km claimed range from a 66.5-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC charging and front-seat massage function.
- 460-litre boot is 65 litres smaller than the BMW's.
- Two-year extended warranty is one year shorter than the BMW's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 313 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | 66.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 417 km | 432 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used iX2 & Countryman for sale
iX2 vs Countryman FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is the stronger paper value: it costs less, has 15 km more claimed range and 22-kW AC charging. Choose the BMW iX2 instead if its 525-litre boot and extra year of extended warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the MINI Countryman costs RM258,888, so the BMW carries a RM24,912 premium.
Which one charges faster on AC power?
The MINI Countryman supports 22-kW AC charging, double the BMW iX2’s 11-kW rate. Both have the same 130-kW DC charging rate.
