GWM Tank 300 vs GWM Tank 500

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.

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
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 300 vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 300 and Tank 500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tank 300 starts ZAR 450,000 cheaper Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 300 Tank 500
Maximum Power Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Tank 300750 Nm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size Tank 3001999 cc Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 30035.7 km/l Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 300224 mm Tank 500224 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tank 300

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Tank 300

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 300 Tank 500
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No No
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Yes
Eco Mode Yes Yes
Emergency Braking Yes Yes
EV Mode Yes Yes
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes Yes
Reversing Camera Yes Yes
Sport Mode Yes Yes
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes
Spec Tank 300 Tank 500
4WD Engagement Available Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Selector Confirmed 4WD derivative Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Yes
Axle Layout AWD AWD
Clutch Type Torque Converter Torque Converter
Differential Lock Yes Yes
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.73
Number of Gears 8 9
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 9-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 9-Speed Automatic
LSD Available Yes Yes
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 14.7:1
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 9
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Front Differential Lock Yes Yes
Rear Differential Lock Yes Yes
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 300 and Tank 500 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Tank 300 98 vs Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: Tank 300 97 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 300 100 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: Tank 300 76 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 300 65 vs Tank 500 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tank 500 leads by 2 points

Tank 300 and Tank 500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 2 points
88
#2

Tank 300

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +2 Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality Tank 500 +7 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 88 pts for Tank 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Tank 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tank 300 vs Tank 500 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.