Verdict
The Ford Everest costs RM281,888 to the MINI Aceman’s RM213,888, and the RM68,000 gap buys a fundamentally different job. The Everest brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm from its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, with roof-mounted rear air-con for passengers. The Aceman is the more compact five-seat choice, 838 mm shorter, with a 54.2 kWh battery, 406 km EV range and 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 300-litre boot is also 41 litres larger, but it cannot replace the Ford’s third-row capacity.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm diesel torque for carrying more people.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the lower-cost EV with 406 km range, a 300-litre boot and stronger parking technology.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; MINI Aceman RM213,888.
- Powertrain: Everest 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel with 207 hp and 500 Nm; Aceman single motor with 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Driveline: Everest all-wheel drive; Aceman front-wheel drive.
- Seating: Everest seven seats; Aceman five seats.
- Size: Everest is 4,914 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase; Aceman is 4,076 mm long with a 2,606 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Everest 259 litres; Aceman 300 litres.
Everest
- Seven seats with a split-folding third row.
- 500 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel drive.
- Seven airbags and a three-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- RM68,000 dearer and annual road tax is RM438 versus RM200.
- No autonomous braking, 360-degree camera or auto parking.
- 259-litre boot is 41 litres smaller.
Aceman
- 54.2 kWh battery delivers a quoted 406 km EV range.
- 215 hp motor reaches 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
- Gets autonomous braking, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Only five seats, against the Everest’s seven.
- Front-wheel drive and 330 Nm, versus all-wheel drive and 500 Nm.
- No rear air-con listed; manufacturer warranty is two years versus three years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM213,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 406 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 300 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Everest & Aceman for sale
Everest vs Aceman FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or MINI Aceman better?
The Everest is better for a larger family, with seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm. The Aceman is better if five seats suffice and you want a 406 km EV, autonomous braking and 360-degree parking camera.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest is RM68,000 more expensive: RM281,888 versus RM213,888 for the MINI Aceman. Its annual road tax is also RM238 higher, at RM438 versus RM200.
Which one has more luggage space?
The MINI Aceman has the larger stated boot, at 300 litres versus 259 litres for the Ford Everest. The Ford counters with seven seats and a split-folding third row.
