MINI Countryman vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of MINI Countryman and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]. The MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. The MINI Countryman is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Countryman provides the mileage of 15.3 kmpl and 3 Series [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 17.61 kmpl.

Countryman vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Countryman	3 Series [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 47.75 Lakh	Rs. 37.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	176 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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MINI Countryman

Cooper S JCW Inspired

Rs. 47.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

Rs. 37.59 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MINI Countryman

Cooper S JCW Inspired

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	225
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 Turbocharged	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	176 bhp	181 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	280 Nm @ 1350 rpm	270 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.3View Mileage Details	17.61View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	780
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multilink
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8.8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Carbon Black	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Island Blue	Black Sapphire
	Sage Green Metallic	Alpine White
	British Racing Green IV Metallic
	Chilli Red
	Melting Silver III
	Rooftop Grey Metallic
	Nanuq White

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3 Series [2016-2019] comparison with similar cars

Countryman vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MINI Countryman and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]?

MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Countryman and 3 Series [2016-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, mileage of Countryman is 15.3kmpl and for the 320i Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2016-2019] is 17.61kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2016-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to Countryman

Q: How is the performance of Countryman compared to 3 Series [2016-2019]?

For the Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 176 bhp of power and 280 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque. For the 320i Prestige variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2016-2019] produces 181 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque.

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MINI Countryman vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

Length (mm)	4297	4633
Width (mm)	1822	1811
Height (mm)	1557	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2670	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	158
Kerb Weight (kg)	1583	1585

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	450	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51	57

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited