Compare the2026 BMW X2VS 2025 MINI Countryman

Both the X2 and the Countryman 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.

There are over 3 times as many BMW dealers as there are MINI dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the X2’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than MINI vehicles. With 22 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks BMW higher than MINI.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than MINI vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW above average in long-term dependability. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, MINI is rated lower.

The X2 M35i xDrive’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 71 more horsepower (312 vs. 241) than the Countryman S’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the X2 M35i xDrive is faster than the Countryman S:

On the EPA test cycle the X2 gets better mileage than the Countryman:

The X2’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Countryman are solid, not vented.

The X2 stops shorter than the Countryman:

For better traction, the X2 has larger tires than the Countryman (245/45R19 vs. 225/55R18).

The X2 xDrive28i’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Countryman’s standard 55 series tires. The X2’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Countryman’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the X2 xDrive28i has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Countryman. The X2’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Countryman.

For greater off-road capability the X2 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Countryman (8.1 vs. 8 inches), allowing the X2 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The X2 has 1.8 inches more front shoulder room and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Countryman.

The X2 has a larger cargo volume than the Countryman with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 25 cubic feet).

The X2’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Countryman.

Compared to the MINI Countryman, the BMW X2 eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

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