BMW iX1 vs MINI Aceman
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
MINI Aceman scores higher, 78 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
BMW iX1
21 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 4 no dataFrom
$77,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 490L
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MINI Aceman
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$60,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 11.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Top CarSorted Score, 78 vs 70
MINI Australia offer: 4.99% finance, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
$171 per week at 4.99% p.a.
Maker's terms: Offer cannot be combined with other offers.
Offer from MINI Australia, checked 10 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$77,900RRP
- with the MINI Aceman's standard kit: at least $77,900 (2 options priced only inside packages)
2 added options
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
- Panoramic Roof: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
$60,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX1 xDrive30
$77,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $337 a week in repayments ($77,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
MINI Aceman SE Favoured
$60,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $259 a week in repayments ($60,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The MINI Aceman starts $16,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
Matching the MINI Aceman's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW iX1, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$259/wk(≈$1,122/mo)
Estimate on the MINI Aceman at $60,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the BMW iX1 at 5 stars (2022) and the MINI Aceman at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the BMW iX1 and 83% for the MINI Aceman, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW iX1, against 7 on the MINI Aceman.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW iX1 and 9 in the MINI Aceman.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX1 and 7 on the MINI Aceman.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX1
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-005906 · published 5 Mar 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-005746 · published 8 Aug 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the front right drive shaft may become loose and detach from the eDrive.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- 1 more on the model page.
MINI Aceman
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
49.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 95kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 95kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX1 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MINI Aceman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX1 stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the MINI Aceman. The MINI Aceman counters with panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the MINI Aceman offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.
The MINI Aceman responds with a Electric making 160kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The BMW iX1 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX1 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.7kWh (BMW iX1) vs 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 406km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX1) vs 95kW (MINI Aceman).
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 427mm longer than the MINI Aceman at 4,073mm (2,606mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX1 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 490L in the BMW iX1 and 300L in the MINI Aceman, giving the BMW iX1 a 190L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the MINI Aceman's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MINI Aceman about $547 a year (11.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $423 a year less for the MINI Aceman.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX1) and 5 years / Unlimited (MINI Aceman).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX1: more power (230kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 300L).
The MINI Aceman: the lower starting price ($60,990 against $77,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($547 a year against $970).
The Verdict
MINI Aceman scores higher, 78 vs 70
The MINI Aceman scores 78 to the BMW iX1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (MINI Aceman ahead by 48 points), performance (BMW iX1 ahead by 16 points), practicality (BMW iX1 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MINI Aceman costs about $423 less (11.4 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the BMW iX1, 300L in the MINI Aceman.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$259/wk(≈$1,122/mo)
Estimate on the MINI Aceman at $60,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX1 and MINI Aceman?
The MINI Aceman is the cheapest at $60,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX1 by $16,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The BMW iX1 has the most range at 417km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The BMW iX1 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 130kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW iX1 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and MINI Aceman holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX1 has the largest boot at 490L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW iX1 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW iX1 makes the most power at 230kW. The BMW iX1 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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