GWM Tank 300 vs MINI Countryman

The GWM Tank 300 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the MINI Countryman opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MINI Countryman by roughly $4,135 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Tank 300 and MINI Countryman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GWM Tank 300 and 83% for the MINI Countryman.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Tank 300 and 9 in the MINI Countryman.

The GWM Tank 300 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the MINI Countryman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Tank 300 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the MINI Countryman. The MINI Countryman counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Tank 300 lines up producing 167kW and 387Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The MINI Countryman responds with a Petrol Turbo making 115kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the MINI Countryman is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Tank 300 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 271mm longer than the MINI Countryman at 4,444mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the GWM Tank 300 and 460L in the MINI Countryman, giving the GWM Tank 300 a 90L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Tank 300 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300 and $1,881/year for the MINI Countryman. That is a $827 annual difference in favour of the MINI Countryman.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (GWM Tank 300) vs $1,881 (MINI Countryman). The MINI Countryman saves you roughly $827 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (GWM Tank 300) vs 5 years (MINI Countryman). The GWM Tank 300 has longer coverage.