MINI Countryman S ALL4 vs Honda e:Ny1: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Countryman S ALL4 hits 100 km/h in 7.33 s versus 7.76 s for the e:Ny1. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Countryman S ALL4 leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Countryman S ALL4 is doing 120 km/h against 122 km/h for the e:Ny1. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Countryman S ALL4 crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 15.82 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Past 400 metres, the Countryman S ALL4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Countryman S ALL4 finishes in 27.99 s versus 29.40 s, with a 1.41 s lead.

The Countryman S ALL4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the e:Ny1’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.

Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the e:Ny1 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.83 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.