Verdict
At RM250,000, the GWM Tank 300 undercuts the MINI Countryman by RM8,888 and brings a 75-litre petrol tank, full-size spare wheel, sunroof and a six-year unlimited-mileage warranty. It is also the much larger vehicle at 4,760 mm long and 1,903 mm tall. The RM258,888 MINI answers with a 313 hp, 494 Nm dual-motor EV drivetrain, 432 km range and 130 kW DC charging, plus a more useful 460-litre boot. Choose based on charging access and parking space, not just the modest purchase-price gap.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need the larger 4,760 mm body, petrol refuelling, a full-size spare and the longer six-year warranty.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you can charge an EV and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Powertrain: Tank 300 has a 2.0-litre 217 hp/380 Nm turbo petrol engine; Countryman has two electric motors producing 313 hp/494 Nm.
- Energy storage and range: Tank 300 has a 75-litre fuel tank; Countryman has a 66.5 kWh battery with 432 km EV range.
- Dimensions: Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,903 mm tall; Countryman is 4,433 mm, 1,843 mm and 1,656 mm.
- Boot space: Tank 300 has 400 litres; Countryman has 460 litres.
- Warranty: Tank 300 has six years with unlimited mileage; Countryman has two years with unlimited mileage, plus an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Tank 300
- RM8,888 cheaper to buy.
- Larger 4,760 mm body with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Full-size spare wheel, sunroof and six-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 400-litre boot is 60 litres smaller than the Countryman's.
- 217 hp and 380 Nm trail the Countryman's 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- No auto parking, head-up display or navigation.
Countryman
- 313 hp and 494 Nm dual-motor AWD drivetrain; 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
- 66.5 kWh battery, 432 km range and up to 130 kW DC charging.
- 460-litre boot, powered hands-free tailgate and auto parking.
- Costs RM8,888 more.
- Smaller exterior footprint: 4,433 mm long versus the Tank 300's 4,760 mm.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty is four years shorter than the Tank 300's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 217 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 313 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 432 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | 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 | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | 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 | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Tank 300 vs Countryman FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is the better pick for EV performance, a 432 km range, faster 130 kW DC charging and a 460-litre boot. The GWM Tank 300 suits buyers needing petrol refuelling, more exterior size, a spare wheel and a six-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM8,888 more than the GWM Tank 300: RM258,888 against RM250,000.
Which is easier to park in town?
The MINI Countryman is 327 mm shorter, 87 mm narrower and 247 mm lower than the GWM Tank 300. It also has auto parking and six front and rear parking sensors, against four at each end in the Tank 300.
