Verdict
At RM250,000, the Tank 300 undercuts the RM258,888 Countryman by RM8,888 and brings a much larger 4,760 mm body, 2,750 mm wheelbase, sunroof and ventilated massaging front seats. Its 400-litre boot is, however, 60 litres behind the MINI’s. The Countryman is the cleaner, quicker-on-paper choice: two motors produce 313 hp and 494 Nm, with a 66.5 kWh battery rated for 432 km and DC charging at 130 kW. For Malaysian buyers without dependable charging, the Tank’s 75-litre petrol tank is the simpler proposition; the MINI’s lower RM335 annual road tax helps narrow the running-cost case.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need the larger cabin footprint, a sunroof, front-seat ventilation and a six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty, without relying on charging.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you can charge regularly and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, 432 km of EV range, a 460-litre boot and a more compact body.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Powertrain: Tank 300 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 217 hp and 380 Nm; Countryman dual motors with 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- Energy storage: Tank 300 75-litre fuel tank; Countryman 66.5 kWh battery with 432 km EV range.
- Dimensions: Tank 300 4,760 mm long and 1,930 mm wide; Countryman 4,433 mm long and 1,843 mm wide.
- Boot space: Tank 300 400 litres; Countryman 460 litres.
- Warranty and road tax: Tank 300 six years/unlimited mileage and RM440 yearly; Countryman two years/unlimited mileage and RM335 yearly.
Tank 300
- RM8,888 cheaper to buy.
- Larger 2,750 mm wheelbase and sunroof.
- Ventilated massaging front seats and six-year warranty.
- 400-litre boot trails the Countryman’s 460 litres.
- RM440 annual road tax is RM105 higher.
- No head-up display, navigation or auto parking.
Countryman
- 313 hp and 494 Nm from two electric motors.
- 432 km range, 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 460-litre boot, powered hands-free tailgate and head-up display.
- Costs RM8,888 more.
- At 4,433 mm long, it is 327 mm shorter than the Tank 300.
- Two-year manufacturer 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 | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Countryman is better for drivers with regular charging, delivering 313 hp, 494 Nm, a 432 km EV range and a 460-litre boot. Choose the Tank 300 for its larger dimensions, petrol refuelling and six-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM8,888 more than the GWM Tank 300. The Tank also has lower upfront cost, while the MINI’s annual road tax is RM105 lower at RM335.
Which has the better ownership coverage?
The Tank 300 has the longer standard manufacturer warranty at six years with unlimited mileage, versus two years with unlimited mileage for the Countryman. The MINI adds an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty and repair-inclusive coverage extendable to five years.