2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2011 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mini | BMW |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |
