Verdict
At RM425,800, the BMW iX costs RM97,000 more than the RM328,800 GWM Tank 500, but it is the electric long-distance choice: its twin motors produce 402 hp and 700 Nm, backed by a 100.6-kWh battery, 602-km EV range and 175-kW DC charging. The Tank 500 answers a different Malaysian need with seven seats, a 75-litre fuel tank and a full-size spare, although its 98-litre boot is tight with all rows in use. Choose based on charging access and passenger count, not badge or body size alone.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge regularly and want 602 km of EV range, 402 hp and a 500-litre boot for five occupants.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, a 75-litre petrol tank and a full-size spare while saving RM97,000.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; GWM Tank 500 RM328,800.
- Powertrain: BMW iX has two motors with 402 hp and 700 Nm; Tank 500 has a 1,998-cc 241-hp petrol engine plus one 105-hp, 268-Nm motor.
- Battery and EV range: BMW iX has a 100.6-kWh battery and 602 km range; Tank 500 has a 1.75-kWh battery and no EV range figure.
- Seating and boot space: BMW iX has 5 seats and a 500-litre boot; Tank 500 has 7 seats and a 98-litre boot.
- Length and wheelbase: BMW iX is 4,965 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase; Tank 500 is 5,070 mm long with a 2,850-mm wheelbase.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW iX gets 2 years; Tank 500 gets 6 years.
iX
- 602-km EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two motors
- 500-litre boot and powered contactless opening
- RM97,000 dearer
- Five seats versus the Tank 500's seven
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
Tank 500
- Seven seats and 75-litre fuel tank
- Full-size spare tyre
- Six-year manufacturer warranty
- 98-litre boot versus 500 litres in the iX
- No stated EV range, AC charging rate or DC charging rate
- Manual boot and no auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM328,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Torque | — | 380 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 268 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh✓ | 1.75 kWh |
| EV Range | 602 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 5,070 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,934 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 98 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Continental CrossContact RX |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Projector LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage 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.
Used iX & Tank 500 for sale
iX vs Tank 500 FAQ
Is the BMW iX or GWM Tank 500 better?
The BMW iX is better for drivers with dependable charging, delivering 602 km of EV range, 402 hp and 700 Nm. The GWM Tank 500 is better when seven seats, a 75-litre fuel tank and a full-size spare matter more than zero-tailpipe-emission driving.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 and the GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800, so the iX is RM97,000 more expensive.
Which has more usable family space?
The Tank 500 carries seven people, two more than the iX. But the iX has a far larger 500-litre boot, while the Tank 500 has 98 litres, so the BMW is more practical for five people travelling with luggage.