Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, these SUVs serve very different briefs. The RM36,112-cheaper MINI Aceman is a 4,076 mm electric crossover with a 54.2 kWh battery, 406 km claimed range and 95 kW DC charging; it is also 684 mm shorter than the Tank, so far less bulky to place. The GWM Tank 300 counters with all-wheel drive, 380 Nm, a 75-litre petrol tank and a larger 400-litre boot. Its RM440 annual road tax is RM240 more, but its six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty is markedly longer than the MINI’s two years.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need all-wheel drive, the 400-litre boot, rear air-con vents and a six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the lower RM213,888 entry price, a 406 km EV range and a much smaller SUV for daily use.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; MINI Aceman RM213,888.
- Powertrain: Tank 300 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 217 hp and 380 Nm; Aceman single electric motor with 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Driveline: Tank 300 all-wheel drive; Aceman front-wheel drive.
- Size: Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Aceman is 4,076 mm long with a 2,606 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Tank 300 400 litres; Aceman 300 litres.
- Road tax: Tank 300 RM440 per year; Aceman RM200 per year.
Tank 300
- All-wheel drive with 380 Nm of turbo-petrol torque.
- 400-litre boot, rear AC vents and a full-size spare tyre.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM36,112 more and has RM240-higher annual road tax.
- 684 mm longer and 388 mm wider than the Aceman.
- No head-up display, navigation or auto parking.
Aceman
- 54.2 kWh battery, 406 km range and up to 95 kW DC charging.
- RM36,112 lower price and RM200 annual road tax.
- Gets a head-up display, navigation, auto parking and powered tailgate.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Tank 300's all-wheel drive.
- 300-litre boot is 100 litres smaller, and there are no rear air-con vents.
- Lane-keeping gives warnings only, where the Tank 300 provides steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000 | RM213,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 217 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 406 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,076 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,754 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres✓ | 300 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 225/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | — |
| 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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 | 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 | — | 4 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.
Used Tank 300 & Aceman for sale
Tank 300 vs Aceman FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or MINI Aceman better?
The Aceman is the better fit for an EV buyer wanting lower purchase price, 406 km range and compact dimensions. Choose the Tank 300 for all-wheel drive, a 400-litre boot, rear air-con vents and its six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 300 costs RM250,000 and the MINI Aceman costs RM213,888, so the Tank is RM36,112 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM440 versus RM200 for the Aceman.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The Tank 300 has a six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty. The Aceman has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty, a four-year unlimited-mileage repair-inclusive extended warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.