BMW X3 vs MINI Countryman (2026)
BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 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 ₹28.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X3.
- The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 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: X3 or Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹28.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X3 vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X3 — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X3 or the Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹28.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.