Car Buyer's Guide

GWM Tank 300 vs Xpeng X9

GWM Tank 300

GWM Tank 300

Xpeng X9

Xpeng X9

Verdict

The X9 has a 45% bigger boot, the X9 is 31% more powerful, while the Tank 300 is about 11% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM250,000✓RM281,073
Body typeSUVMPV
SegmentC-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM440RM365✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing800V architecture
Capacity1,999 cc—
Horsepower217 hp at 5,500 rpm—
Torque380 Nm at 1,800 rpm—
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4—
FuelPetrolElectric
Number of Motors—1
Motor Horsepower—315 hp
Motor Torque—450 Nm
Battery Capacity—94.8 kWh
EV Range—535 km
Charging Rate (AC)—11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)—537 kW
V2L—3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameEight-speed Automatic—
Gears8—
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h—8.2 seconds
Top Speed—200 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,760 mm5,316 mm
Width1,930 mm1,988 mm
Height1,903 mm1,785 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm3,160 mm
Weight2,155 kg2,750 kg
Fuel Tank75 litres—
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space400 litres721 litres✓
Front Tyre265/60R18235/50R20
Rear Tyre265/60R18235/50R20
Spare TyreFull-size Spare—
Factory TyresMichelin Primacy HTMichelin e-Primacy
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesDouble Wishbones with Air Suspension
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link with Air Suspension
Front Wheels18" Alloy20" Alloys with Floating Logo
Rear Wheels18" Alloy20" Alloys with Floating Logo
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on Second & Third Row Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED HeadlightsLED Projectors
TaillampsLEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat VentilationDriver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsTriple-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofYesDouble Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row
Sun ShadeYesSunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades
Audio12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift✓—
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationManualContactless Opening, Powered Boot
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, with 360-degree Surround View
Auto Parking—Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation—✓
Head-up Display—✓
Power Door—Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited✓120,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes—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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