Audi Q5 vs MINI Countryman (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and MINI Countryman (₹47.50 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹18.05 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5.
- The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 246 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →MINI Countryman in short
The new-generation (U25) Countryman is MINI's five-seat SUV and, from 2026, locally assembled in India as a CKD — which is how the Countryman C Favoured lands at ₹47.50 lakh with a 156 PS 1.5L turbo-petrol. At the other end sits the ₹66.15 lakh JCW Countryman ALL4: a 300 hp 2.0L turbo with all-wheel drive, the fastest MINI on sale in India. It is the MINI you buy when the family vetoes the hatch, against the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.
Full Countryman prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹18.05 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹18.05 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 246 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.