BMW X1 vs MINI Countryman (2026)
BMW X1 (₹49.90 Lakh – ₹52.90 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 ₹2.40 Lakh lower than the BMW X1.
- The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 154 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X1 in short
The X1 is BMW's entry SUV in India, and since August 2026 it comes two ways: the India-exclusive long-wheelbase sDrive18Li petrol at ₹49.90 lakh with a huge 540-litre boot, and the standard-body sDrive18d diesel at ₹52.90 lakh. The LWB petrol makes the X1 the only compact luxury SUV with a stretched wheelbase in India. It fights the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3, both of which it now undercuts at entry.
Full X1 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: X1 or Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹2.40 Lakh lower than the BMW X1. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X1 vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X1 — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X1 or the Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹2.40 Lakh lower than the BMW X1. The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 154 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.