Verdict
The RM8,888 price gap is narrow, but these SUVs take sharply different routes. The Tank 300 brings a 217 hp/380 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, 75-litre tank and six-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus a sunroof and ventilated front massage seats. The Countryman counters with two motors producing 313 hp and 494 Nm, a 66.5 kWh battery, 432 km range and 130 kW DC charging. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the MINI’s EV hardware, 460-litre boot and richer parking tech carry more day-to-day weight; the Tank’s RM440 annual road tax is RM105 higher.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you want the lower RM250,000 entry price, petrol refuelling, a 75-litre tank, sunroof and a six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you can charge at home or work and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, 432 km of EV range, a larger 460-litre boot and powered hands-free tailgate.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Power and torque: Tank 300 217 hp and 380 Nm; Countryman 313 hp and 494 Nm from two motors.
- Energy storage and range: Tank 300 75-litre petrol tank; Countryman 66.5 kWh battery and 432 km EV range.
- Charging: Tank 300 has no charging rate; Countryman supports 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Size and boot: Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long with 400 litres; Countryman is 4,433 mm long with 460 litres.
- Warranty: Tank 300 has six years unlimited mileage; Countryman has two years unlimited mileage, extendable by four years, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery…
Tank 300
- RM8,888 cheaper to buy.
- Sunroof, front seat ventilation and massage functions.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 217 hp and 380 Nm trail the Countryman’s 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- 400-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
- No head-up display, navigation or auto parking.
Countryman
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 432 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 460-litre boot, hands-free powered tailgate and auto parking.
- Costs RM8,888 more.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Tank 300’s six years.
- No sunroof or front foglamps.
| 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 | — | 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.
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Tank 300 vs Countryman FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is the better fit for regular charging, with 313 hp, 494 Nm, 432 km range and a 460-litre boot. Choose the GWM Tank 300 for petrol refuelling, a sunroof, ventilated massage seats and a six-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM258,888, which is RM8,888 more than the GWM Tank 300 at RM250,000.
Which one has the larger boot?
The MINI Countryman has the larger boot at 460 litres, versus 400 litres in the GWM Tank 300. Its 40:20:40 rear seats also provide a different split-folding arrangement to the Tank 300’s 60:40 rear bench.