Verdict
For just RM2,000 more, the Countryman S All4 trades the Electric’s 313 hp, 494 Nm punch and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time for a 201 hp, 300 Nm petrol drivetrain that reaches 228 km/h. That is not a persuasive upgrade for most Malaysian buyers. The Electric also cuts annual road tax from RM439 to RM335, travels up to 432 km on its 66.5-kWh battery and supports 22 kW AC or 130 kW DC charging. Pick the All4 only if petrol refuelling and its higher top speed matter more than faster acceleration and EV ownership.
Pick the MINI Countryman S Electric if you can charge regularly and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, a 432-km claimed range and lower RM335 annual road tax.
Pick the MINI Countryman S All4 if you need petrol refuelling flexibility, an 8-speed automatic and its 228-km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman S Electric RM258,888; MINI Countryman S All4 RM260,888.
- Power and torque: Electric has two motors producing 313 hp and 494 Nm; All4 has a 1,998-cc turbo four-cylinder producing 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Electric 5.6 seconds; All4 7.4 seconds.
- Top speed: Electric 180 km/h; All4 228 km/h.
- Running energy: Electric has a 66.5-kWh battery, 432-km EV range, 22-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging; All4 has a 54-litre petrol tank.
- Annual road tax: Electric RM335; All4 RM439.
S Electric
- 313 hp and 494 Nm from two motors.
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 432-km claimed range, 130-kW DC charging and RM104 lower annual road tax.
- 180-km/h top speed is 48 km/h lower than the All4.
- No full LCD instrument cluster is listed, while the All4 gets one.
S All4
- 228-km/h top speed.
- 1,998-cc turbo petrol motor with an 8-speed Steptronic Sports automatic.
- Full LCD instrument cluster.
- RM2,000 higher purchase price.
- 112 hp and 194 Nm down on the Electric, with a 1.8-second slower 0-100 km/h time.
- RM439 annual road tax is RM104 more than the Electric's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,888✓ | RM260,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 313 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 432 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Steptronic Sports Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 228 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero, Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 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 belts | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | 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 High Beam Assist | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, 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, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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.
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S Electric vs S All4 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman S Electric or MINI Countryman S All4 better?
The MINI Countryman S Electric is the better buy on these figures: it is RM2,000 cheaper, has 313 hp and 494 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and has lower annual road tax. The All4 suits buyers who require petrol refuelling and a 228-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman S Electric costs RM258,888, while the MINI Countryman S All4 costs RM260,888. The All4 is RM2,000 more expensive.
How do charging and refuelling differ between them?
The Electric uses a 66.5-kWh battery with a 432-km claimed range, 22-kW AC charging and 130-kW DC charging. The All4 uses petrol and has a 54-litre fuel tank.
