Deepal S07 vs MINI Countryman

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the MINI Countryman opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $54,989 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The MINI Countryman, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and MINI Countryman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 83% for the MINI Countryman.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the MINI Countryman.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 9 in the MINI Countryman. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the MINI Countryman misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the MINI Countryman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Sony audio that you will not find on the MINI Countryman. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MINI Countryman offers synthetic leather / cloth.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The MINI Countryman responds with a Petrol Turbo making 125kW and 280Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 306mm longer than the MINI Countryman at 4,444mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 460L in the MINI Countryman, giving the MINI Countryman a 15L advantage.

For towing, the MINI Countryman leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (MINI Countryman). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.