Leapmotor B10 vs GWM Tank 300

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Leapmotor B10 in South Africa

Leapmotor B10

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GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
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Decision summary

Leapmotor B10 vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification B10 Tank 300
Maximum Power B10- Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque B10- Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size B10- Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy B10- Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance B10- Tank 300224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec B10 Tank 300
Generation Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B10; final local BEV and REEV derivative matrix pending First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming published
Segment Electric compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Car SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2050 kg
Model Introduced Year - 2024
Facelift History - First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since - 2024
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Spec B10 Tank 300
Charging Type BEV and REEV configurations announced Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity - No
Charging Port Type - Not Applicable
City Mileage - 7.0 km/l
Claimed Mileage - 35.7 km/l
Combined Driving Range - Not Applicable
Distance To Empty - Yes
Electric Consumption - Not Applicable
Emission Standard - Euro 5
Fuel Filler Cap - Lockable
Fuel Tank Capacity - 65 l
Fuel Tank Litres - 65
Highway Mileage - 10.5 km/l
Low Fuel Warning - Yes
Range Real World Highway - Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed - Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage - 35.7 km/l
Auto Start Stop - Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This B10 and Tank 300 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

B10 vs Tank 300 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.