BMW iX1 LWB vs MINI Countryman Electric (2026)
BMW iX1 LWB (₹52.70 Lakh) and MINI Countryman Electric (₹55.65 Lakh – ₹61.20 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹2.95 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman Electric.
- The MINI Countryman Electric is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against null bhp.
- The BMW iX1 LWB claims the longer range: 531 km vs 462 km.
Specification Comparison
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BMW iX1 LWB in short
The iX1 Long Wheelbase is BMW's entry EV in India at ₹52.70 lakh: an India-exclusive stretched electric SUV with a 66.4 kWh battery rated at 531 km MIDC. Locally assembled, it made BMW the price disruptor in luxury EVs — undercutting the Mercedes-Benz electric range by a wide margin while adding rear legroom no rival offers. The Volvo EC40 and Mercedes' entry EVs are its cross-shops.
Full iX1 LWB prices & variants →MINI Countryman Electric in short
The Countryman Electric (U25E) is the EV version of MINI's five-seat SUV, sold in India in three trims — E Essential at ₹55.65 lakh, E Classic at ₹58.60 lakh and E Favoured at ₹61.20 lakh. All three use a 66.4 kWh battery feeding a 204 PS front motor, rated at 462 km on the MIDC cycle. The dual-motor SE ALL4 exists globally but has no official India price, so we hold it. Rivals are the BMW iX1 and Volvo EX40-class electric compacts.
Full Countryman Electric prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: iX1 LWB or Countryman Electric?
The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹2.95 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman Electric. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
iX1 LWB vs Countryman Electric — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW iX1 LWB — not yet tested; MINI Countryman Electric — not yet tested.
Should I buy the iX1 LWB or the Countryman Electric?
The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹2.95 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman Electric. The MINI Countryman Electric is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against null bhp. The BMW iX1 LWB claims the longer range: 531 km vs 462 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.