Verdict
For a seven-seat Malaysian family, the Xpeng X9 is the more practical people mover: its 721-litre boot dwarfs the Tank 500’s 98 litres, while the 3,160 mm wheelbase is 310 mm longer. Its 94.8-kWh battery delivers a claimed 535 km of EV range and accepts up to 537 kW DC charging. The Tank 500 answers with all-wheel drive, a 75-litre fuel tank and a full-size spare, useful if your trips leave the city. But its 1.75-kWh battery is tiny beside the X9’s.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if all-wheel drive, a full-size spare and a six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty matter more than maximum luggage room.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you want the lower-cost seven-seat EV with 535 km claimed range, a 721-litre boot and captain’s chairs in the second row.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres.
- Wheelbase: GWM Tank 500 2,850 mm; Xpeng X9 3,160 mm.
- Driveline: GWM Tank 500 all-wheel drive; Xpeng X9 front-wheel drive.
- Energy storage: GWM Tank 500 1.75-kWh battery and 75-litre fuel tank; Xpeng X9 94.8-kWh battery.
- Vehicle warranty: GWM Tank 500 six years/unlimited mileage; Xpeng X9 five years/120,000 km.
Tank 500
- All-wheel drive
- Full-size spare tyre
- Six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty
- Costs RM47,727 more
- 98-litre boot is 623 litres smaller
- 2,850 mm wheelbase is 310 mm shorter
X9
- 535 km claimed EV range
- 721-litre boot
- Air suspension and rear-axle steering
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- Five-year/120,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tank 500’s
- No front foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM281,073✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 500 vs X9 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for most seven-seat family use, with a 721-litre boot, 535 km claimed EV range and 3,160 mm wheelbase. Choose the Tank 500 for all-wheel drive, a full-size spare and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073, so the Tank 500 is RM47,727 dearer.
Which has the better rear-seat family setup?
The Xpeng X9 has 14-way ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, triple-zone rear climate control and ISOFIX points in the second and third rows. The Tank 500 has split-folding rear seats and ISOFIX on the two outer second-row seats.