2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Brilliance BS4
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Brilliance BS4. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2012 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Brilliance BS4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Brilliance BS4 | |
| Make | Mini | Brilliance |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | BS4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 74 L |
