Verdict
The MINI Electric is the stronger-value choice for a Malaysian buyer: it costs RM100,000 less, carries RM200 annual road tax against RM379, and its 215 hp, 330 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Its 54.2 kWh battery is rated for 402 km and accepts 11 kW AC or 95 kW DC charging. But the MINI 5 Door is the practical one, with five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot versus three doors, four seats and 210 litres. Its 201 hp petrol engine also has a 242 km/h top speed, well beyond the Electric's 170 km/h.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five seats, rear doors, a 275-litre boot and the 242 km/h top speed.
Pick the MINI Electric if you can live with three doors and four seats in return for a RM100,000 lower price, 402 km EV range and richer front-seat equipment.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; MINI Electric RM193,888.
- Power and torque: MINI 5 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm; MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: MINI 5 Door 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h; MINI Electric 6.7 seconds and 170 km/h.
- Size: MINI 5 Door is 4,036 mm long with a 2,567 mm wheelbase; MINI Electric is 3,858 mm long with a 2,526 mm wheelbase.
- Doors, seats and boot: MINI 5 Door has 5 doors, 5 seats and 275 litres; MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and 210 litres.
- Energy use: MINI 5 Door has a 44-litre petrol tank; MINI Electric has a 54.2 kWh battery, 402 km range, 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.
5 Door
- Five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot.
- 242 km/h top speed.
- Lane-keeping steering correction, paddle shifts and auto parking.
- RM100,000 more expensive with RM379 annual road tax versus RM200.
- Slightly slower to 100 km/h at 6.8 seconds versus 6.7 seconds.
- Manual front seats and no Harman Kardon sound system.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm, with a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 54.2 kWh battery with 402 km range and up to 95 kW DC charging.
- Powered front seats with driver memory and massage, adaptive LED headlamps and Harman Kardon audio.
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot versus five doors, five seats and 275 litres.
- 170 km/h top speed versus 242 km/h.
- Lane-keeping gives warnings only rather than steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM293,888 | RM193,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,605 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Vredestein Ultra | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 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 | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 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, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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.
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5 Door vs Electric FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or MINI Electric better?
The MINI Electric is better on price, road tax, motor output and the claimed 402 km range. The MINI 5 Door is better if carrying five people and using rear doors and its larger 275-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM100,000 less than the MINI 5 Door: RM193,888 against RM293,888.
How do the MINI Electric's charging and range figures compare with the MINI 5 Door?
The MINI Electric has a 54.2 kWh battery, a claimed 402 km range, 11 kW AC charging and 95 kW DC charging. The MINI 5 Door uses petrol and has a 44-litre fuel tank.
