MINI
Cooper SE
2/7 winsEx-showroom₹53.50–55.00L
On-road₹55.19L
Cooper SEvsiX1 LWB
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iX1 LWB
5/7 winsEx-showroom₹52.40–52.40L
On-road₹54.06L
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iX1 LWB
iX1 LWB leads on price, range and range added per charging stop. Cooper SE is the closest alternative, ahead on efficiency and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Cooper SE₹55.19L
iX1 LWB₹54.06LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Cooper SE270 km
iX1 LWB531 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Cooper SE12.1 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
iX1 LWB12.5 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
Cooper SENot published
iX1 LWB490 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Cooper SE36 min
iX1 LWB32 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Cooper SENot rated
iX1 LWBNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Cooper SEiX1 LWB
Claimed range
Cooper SE270km
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison531km
On-road priceDelhi
Cooper SE₹55.19L
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹54.06L
Batterygross
Cooper SE32.6kWh
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison66.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Cooper SE36min
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison32min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Cooper SEBest in this comparison7.3s
iX1 LWB8.3s
Power
Cooper SENot published
iX1 LWB150kW
Boot space
Cooper SENot published
iX1 LWB490L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Cooper SENot rated
iX1 LWBNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Cooper SE 3iX1 LWB 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
iX1 LWB
₹54.06L — ₹1.13L less on-road than the Cooper SE.
Range
iX1 LWB
531 km — 261 km more claimed range than the Cooper SE.
Efficiency
Cooper SE
12.1 kWh/100 km — 0.4 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the iX1 LWB.
Performance
Cooper SE
7.3 s — 1.0 s quicker to 100 km/h than the iX1 LWB.
DC fast charging
iX1 LWB
174 km — 95 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Cooper SE.
Home charging
Cooper SE
2.5 h — 4 h faster to a full AC charge than the iX1 LWB.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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iX1 LWB
Cooper SE 32%iX1 LWB 68%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹54.06L
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹54.90L
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 531 km
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Cooper SE189–216km
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison372–425km
iX1 LWB should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Cooper SE79km / 15 min
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison174km / 15 min
iX1 LWB adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Cooper SEBest in this comparison108km / hour
iX1 LWB82km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Cooper SE soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Cooper SEBest in this comparison₹1.13/km
iX1 LWB₹1.18/km
Cooper SE is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Cooper SE₹20,441
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹10,180
You pay the least for each km of range with the iX1 LWB.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Cooper SENot published
iX1 LWBNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsCooper SE
₹56.01L
iX1 LWB
₹54.90L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingiX1 LWB is cheapest to own — ₹1,10,385 less than the Cooper SE over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
Cooper SE₹92,727Loan ₹44,15,200 · interest ₹11,48,445
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹90,824Loan ₹43,24,560 · interest ₹11,24,869
The iX1 LWB costs ₹1,904 less a month than the Cooper SE.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Cooper SEBest in this comparison₹1,362₹1.13/km
iX1 LWB₹1,411₹1.18/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹84,165 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Cooper SE | iX1 LWB |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹53,50,000 | ₹52,40,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,60,500 | ₹1,57,200 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹55,19,000 | ₹54,05,700 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Cooper SEiX1 LWB
Cooper SE not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
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4,616 mm
Width
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1,845 mm
Height
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1,627 mm
Wheelbase
—
2,800 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
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490 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Cooper SEiX1 LWB
SpecificationCooper SEiX1 LWB
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi32.6 kWh (gross)66.4 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei270 km531 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi12.1 kWh/100km12.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i36 min32 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)2.5 hrBest in this comparison6.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
PowerNot published150 kW
TorqueNot published250 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h7.3sBest in this comparison8.34s
Top Speed150 km/h175 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanently excited synchronous motor
Drive LayoutNot publishedFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
LengthNot published4616 mm
WidthNot published1845 mm
HeightNot published1627 mm
WheelbaseNot published2800 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot published490 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot published8
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
MINI Cooper SE
- +Pro: Classic 3-door MINI hatchback silhouette
- +Pro: 184PS motor
- +Pro: Fastest-charging entry point to MINI's EV range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹55.19L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (270 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (36 min)
BMW iX1 LWB
- +Pro: Long-wheelbase body built for India
- +Pro: 531 km range
- +Pro: Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.5 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.3 s)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (6.5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Cooper SE or iX1 LWB?
The iX1 LWB claims the most at 531 km, followed by the Cooper SE (270 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The iX1 LWB has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹54.06L — ₹1.13L less than the Cooper SE. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the iX1 LWB works out cheapest at ₹54.90L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the iX1 LWB adds the most range — about 174 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 32 min). On a home AC charger the Cooper SE is quickest to full, at 2.5 hours.