BMW X7 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?

BMW X7

$96,888 - $129,990

2023 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $77,800

2025 price

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Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

Mercedes-Benz Eqe53

Mercedes-Benz Eqs450

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G580

Mercedes-Benz G63

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE400

Mercedes-Benz GLE450

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Summary

2023 BMW X7

2025 Mini Countryman

By Tim Nicholson

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

7.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Gorgeous Mini styling
Strong on-road performance
Lots of personalisation available

Dislikes

Pricey options
Some functions hard to find in screen
A challenge to manoeuvre in tight spaces

Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
An expensive endeavour for a Mini
Not much separates the two trim levels

2023 BMW X7 Summary

Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face.

The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan, but the big, bold SUV is hiding some rather significant changes under the skin. Aside from a beefier diesel that now comes with mild hybrid tech, there’s also a redesigned cabin, massively upgraded tech, more standard features, oh, and a price increase.

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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper.

The new generation offers a larger body-size, fun new interiors and a whole suite of updated technology.

We're in the flagship John Cooper Works grade in Favoured trim to find out if this small SUV is still urban-friendly and fun after all of these changes.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 BMW X7 2025 Mini Countryman

Verdict

When lined up against its direct rivals, the expensive X7 xDrive40d represents reasonable value for money.

It has a unique and bold look and a sumptuous, visually striking and well-appointed interior that has acres of space for family, friends, or for ferrying frequent flyers to the airport.

That wallop of performance from the big beefy diesel is the cherry on the top. This is how you do a mid-life update.

Verdict

The new Mini Countryman John Cooper Works in Favoured trim offers everything you’d expect it to - the iconic Mini styling, a powerful driving performance and a well-equipped cabin. It’s a wonderfully quick urban dweller that you can park anywhere but is just as happy on the open-road. For me, this is pure fun and offers more personality than a lot of its rivals.

BMW X7 vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Verdict

BMW X7 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?