BMW i5 vs MINI Countryman: Specs Compared
Also searched as MINI Countryman vs BMW i5 specs — both orientations show this same side-by-side comparison.
The BMW i5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the MINI Countryman, a 18 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the BMW i5 leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
MINI Countryman
Midsize Cars · 75 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW i5 | MINI Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 116 mpg ✓ | 98 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 120 mpg ✓ | 101 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 113 mpg ✓ | 94 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $800 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 175 g/mi |
| Engines offered | Not available | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2024–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 30 | 75 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
BMW i5 vs MINI Countryman: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the BMW i5 burns about $650 of fuel annually against $800 for the MINI Countryman. That $150 yearly gap compounds to roughly $750 over five years and $1,200 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the BMW i5 leads in both cycles — 120 mpg city and 113 mpg highway against 101 and 94 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the BMW i5 is recorded with no distinct engine configurations, the MINI Countryman with 4 (SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV). Across 30 recorded BMW i5 configurations and 75 for the MINI Countryman, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the BMW i5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, the MINI Countryman with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Compact Cars and Midsize Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
i5 vs Countryman: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW i5 or the MINI Countryman?
The BMW i5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the MINI Countryman, a 18 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW i5 runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $800 for the MINI Countryman — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the i5 and Countryman offer?
BMW i5: no engine data on record. MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the BMW i5 as Compact Cars and the MINI Countryman as Midsize Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
More i5 comparisons
More Countryman comparisons
Comparison id: bmw-i5-vs-mini-countryman