MINI Countryman vs BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of MINI Countryman and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]. The MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. The MINI Countryman is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Countryman provides the mileage of 15.3 kmpl and 3 Series GT [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 13.95 kmpl.

Countryman vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Countryman	3 Series GT [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 47.75 Lakh	Rs. 42.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	129 bhp	248 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
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 GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

Rs. 42.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MINI Countryman

Cooper S JCW Inspired

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

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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	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	129 bhp @ 4750 rpm	248 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	280 Nm @ 1350 rpm	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.3View Mileage Details	13.95View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	780	837
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4297 4824
Width (mm)
1822 1828
Height (mm)
1557 1508
Wheelbase (mm)
2670 2920
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 165
Kerb Weight (kg)
1583
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
450 520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
51 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Multilink	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R18	255 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

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)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Carbon Black	Veneto Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

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
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

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

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
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	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System	Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 40000

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

2 Ratings

4.1/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.1Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.1Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mini Countryman Review

It's stylish and athletic, with a high predicted reliability rating. However, its cabin is cramped, and this car is more expensive than rivals. It is the top car in low cost. it is very good to ride. It looks very nice and good it will give nice performance.

Best car

Best car in this segment Best in class, comfort, power, best car in India. This car is better than other cars available in the market like Mercedes e class, Audi a4, jaguar etc

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Countryman vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MINI Countryman and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

MINI Countryman price is Rs. 47.75 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Countryman and 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, mileage of Countryman is 15.3kmpl and for the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, mileage of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is 13.95kmpl. Thus making Countryman the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Q: How is the performance of Countryman compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

For the Cooper S JCW Inspired variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 129 bhp @ 4750 rpm of power and 280 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque. For the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] produces 248 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

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MINI Countryman vs BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Length (mm)	4297	4824
Width (mm)	1822	1828
Height (mm)	1557	1508
Wheelbase (mm)	2670	2920
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	165
Kerb Weight (kg)	1583

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	450	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000