Compare the2026 MINI CountrymanVS 2026 BMW X2

Both the Countryman and the X2 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The JCW Countryman’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 71 more horsepower (312 vs. 241) than the X2 xDrive28i’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Countryman S is faster than the X2 xDrive28i:

On the EPA test cycle the Countryman S gets better fuel mileage than the X2 M35i 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder xDrive (24 city/32 hwy vs. 23 city/31 hwy).

The Countryman stops shorter than the X2:

The JCW Countryman handles at .99 G’s, while the X2 M35i xDrive pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The JCW Countryman executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the X2 M35i xDrive (25.1 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 26.1 seconds @ .72 average G’s).

The Countryman is 4.3 inches shorter than the X2 xDrive28i, making the Countryman easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Countryman has .6 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, .7 inches more rear headroom and .3 inches more rear legroom than the X2.

The Countryman has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the X2 with its rear seat folded (56.2 vs. 51.7 cubic feet).

The Countryman has a 3500 lbs. towing capacity. The X2 has no towing capacity.

Optional Trailer Stabilization Control on the Countryman uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The X2 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Countryman has a higher standard payload capacity than the X2 (1089 vs. 937 lbs.).

The Countryman has a higher maximum payload capacity than the X2 (1100 vs. 937 lbs.).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that MINI service is better than BMW. J.D. Power ranks MINI fourth in service department satisfaction. With a 12% lower rating, BMW is ranked 10th.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Countryman has a standard rear wiper. The X2 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Countryman has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the X2.

The Countryman’s optional Parking Assistant Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Control Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The X2’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 MINI Countryman retains 54.12% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 48.83% resale value of the 2026 BMW X2 after five years, which can save the MINI’s owner up to $4819 in depreciation.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the MINI Countryman and the BMW X2, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Countryman first among small suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The X2 isn’t in the top three.

The MINI Countryman outsold the BMW X2 by almost two to one during 2025.