GWM Tank 500 vs Xpeng X9
Verdict
The Xpeng X9 is the sharper family buy on numbers: the RM47,727 gap stays in your pocket, yet it gives a 535 km EV range, 721-litre boot and 3,160 mm wheelbase. The GWM Tank 500 answers with a petrol-hybrid layout, 75-litre tank, all-wheel drive and ladder-frame chassis, so it is the more traditional SUV choice. For seven people and luggage, the X9 is far stronger; for buyers wanting an AWD SUV with a full-size spare, the Tank 500 has the right hardware.
Tank 500
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you want a seven-seat AWD SUV with a 1,998 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain, ladder-frame chassis and full-size spare.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you want a seven-seat EV MPV with 535 km range, 721 litres of boot space and powered sliding doors.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Powertrain: GWM 1,998 cc petrol hybrid with 241 hp/380 Nm engine plus 105 hp/268 Nm motor; Xpeng single EV motor with 315 hp/450 Nm
- Battery/range: GWM 1.75 kWh hybrid battery with no EV range figure; Xpeng 94.8 kWh LFP battery with 535 km range
- Size: GWM 5,070 mm long with 2,850 mm wheelbase; Xpeng 5,316 mm long with 3,160 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: GWM 98 litres; Xpeng 721 litres
- Driveline/chassis: GWM AWD ladder-frame; Xpeng FWD unibody with air suspension and rear-axle steering
Tank 500
- All-wheel drive with ladder-frame chassis
- Petrol-hybrid drivetrain with a 75-litre fuel tank
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus 8-year/200,000-km high-voltage battery cover
- Much smaller boot: 98 litres versus the Xpeng’s 721 litres
- No powered boot, auto parking or power doors listed
- Shorter wheelbase: 2,850 mm versus 3,160 mm
X9
- 535 km EV range from a 94.8 kWh LFP battery
- 721-litre boot and 14-way second-row captain seats
- Powered front doors, powered rear sliding doors and contactless powered boot
- Front-wheel drive only; the GWM is all-wheel drive
- No full-size spare tyre listed
- Shorter manufacturer warranty: 5 years/120,000 km versus 6 years/unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 281,073✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 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 | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| 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 | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full 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 | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Manual | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 365✓ |
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.
Tank 500 vs X9 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for most seven-seat family use because it has 721 litres of boot space, a 3,160 mm wheelbase and 535 km EV range. Choose the GWM Tank 500 if AWD, a ladder-frame chassis and petrol-hybrid fuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800, while the Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073. That makes the Xpeng RM47,727 cheaper.
Which has more luggage space?
The Xpeng X9 has far more boot space: 721 litres against the GWM Tank 500’s 98 litres. Both seat seven, but the X9 is the easier choice when all rows and luggage are in use.