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Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Countryman (R60)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,110mm162in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,561mm61in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
149mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
350L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,170L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
47L
67L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
52.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
662 km
411 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,110 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,110 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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