Head-to-head
Mini Countryman Electric vs MG IM6
The MG IM6 starts $4,000 (6%) below the Mini Countryman Electric. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Mini Countryman Electric
The largest Mini — now electric, built in BMW's Leipzig plant. Shares its electric architecture with the BMW iX1. 501 km WLTP range is meaningful for a Mini.
- From
- $64,990
- Range
- 501 km
- Battery
- 65.2 kWh
Option B · SUV
MG IM6
MG IM6 — SUV companion to the IM5 sedan. Same battery options, same chassis architecture, but in a taller body. 670 km WLTP range puts it ahead of most rivals at the price.
- From
- $60,990
- Range
- 670 km
- Battery
- 75 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mini Countryman Electric and MG IM6, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage MG IM6
The MG IM6 goes 169 km further on a charge (670 vs 501 km WLTP).
- 2
Power · advantage MG IM6
The MG IM6 puts down 80 kW more (250 vs 170 kW).
- 3
Battery · advantage MG IM6
The MG IM6 carries a 9.8 kWh larger battery (75 vs 65.2 kWh).
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage MG IM6
The MG IM6 is 3.6 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.9 s vs 8.5 s).
- 5
DC charging · advantage MG IM6
The MG IM6 accepts 23 kW more DC peak charging (153 vs 130 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mini Countryman Electric wins
Trails the MG IM6 on the core specs we measure.
Where the MG IM6 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $4,000
- ▸ 169 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.9s vs 8.5s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (153 kW vs 130 kW)
Mini Countryman Electric
What we like
- ✓ Longest Mini ever (most practical interior)
- ✓ 501 km WLTP range from 65 kWh battery
- ✓ German-built (BMW Leipzig)
What we don't
- ✕ Largest Mini ever — divisive for fans of small Minis
- ✕ Premium pricing within Mini range
- ✕ Modest 0–100 by EV standards
MG IM6
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 670 km WLTP range
- ✓ 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ Practical SUV body with 520 L boot
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ MG dealer experience varies on premium tier
- ✕ Software inherited from China market
Frequently asked: Mini Countryman Electric vs MG IM6
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mini Countryman Electric or the MG IM6?
- The MG IM6 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $60,990 versus $64,990 for the Mini Countryman Electric, a $4,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The MG IM6 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 670 km, 169 km further than the Mini Countryman Electric's 501 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The MG IM6 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 153 kW versus 130 kW for the Mini Countryman Electric. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The MG IM6 does 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds — 3.6 s quicker than the Mini Countryman Electric's 8.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the MG IM6 better value than the Mini Countryman Electric?
- On paper the MG IM6 is $4,000 cheaper AND beats the Mini Countryman Electric on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mini Countryman Electric
if…
- ✓ you match the profile: mini families
Choose the
MG IM6
if…
- ✓ you want to save $4,000 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (169 km further per charge)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.