Verdict
These two take sharply different routes at almost the same outlay. The iX1’s 66.5 kWh battery, 475 km claimed range and RM160 annual road tax suit buyers able to charge regularly, while its 490-litre boot is 90 litres larger. The Tank 300 counters with all-wheel drive, a 75-litre petrol tank and a full-size spare tyre, but is 260 mm longer, 85 mm wider and 261 mm taller, so it demands more room in town. Its RM440 road tax is also RM280 higher each year.
Pick the BMW iX1 if home or workplace charging is practical and you want 475 km EV range, a 490-litre boot and parking assistance with a head-up display.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need all-wheel drive, a full-size spare tyre, ventilated massaging front seats and do not want to depend on charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 RM250,800; GWM Tank 300 RM250,000.
- Powertrain: BMW iX1 has one 204 hp, 250 Nm electric motor and a 66.5 kWh battery; GWM Tank 300 has a 1,999 cc 217 hp, 380 Nm turbo petrol engine.
- Driveline: BMW iX1 front-wheel drive; GWM Tank 300 all-wheel drive.
- Size: BMW iX1 is 4,500 mm long, 1,845 mm wide and 1,642 mm tall; GWM Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,903 mm tall.
- Boot space: BMW iX1 490 litres; GWM Tank 300 400 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX1 RM160; GWM Tank 300 RM440.
iX1
- 475 km claimed EV range from a 66.5 kWh battery.
- 490-litre boot, 90 litres larger than the Tank 300's.
- Head-up display, navigation and Parking Assistant Plus.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Tank 300's all-wheel drive.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus six years.
- No full-size spare tyre listed.
Tank 300
- All-wheel drive with 380 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Powered front seats with massaging and ventilation, plus a sunroof.
- Full-size spare tyre and six-year manufacturer warranty.
- 400-litre boot is 90 litres smaller than the iX1's.
- RM440 annual road tax is RM280 more than the iX1's.
- No listed navigation, head-up display or auto-parking system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,800 | RM250,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 217 hp |
| Torque | — | 380 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 204 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 475 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Eight-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,903 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 2,085 kg | 2,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 400 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Primacy HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front, front-side, rear | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2 on outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Front Collision Warning | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Driving Assistant Plus | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED | Projector LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Electric Seat Adjustment with Memory for Driver | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60/40 split | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | Front 12V, Qi Wireless charging tray | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Dual front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Electric | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes with 360 view | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Parking Assistant Plus | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Add RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 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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iX1 vs Tank 300 FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 or GWM Tank 300 better?
The BMW iX1 is the better fit for regular charging, lower annual road tax and a larger boot. Choose the GWM Tank 300 if all-wheel drive, a full-size spare and petrol refuelling flexibility matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 costs RM800 more than the GWM Tank 300.
Which is easier to park in Malaysia?
The BMW iX1 is easier to place: it is 260 mm shorter, 85 mm narrower and 261 mm lower. It also gets six front and six rear parking sensors plus Parking Assistant Plus, against four front and four rear sensors in the Tank 300.