MINI Countryman vs GWM Tank 300

The MINI Countryman starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 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 MINI Countryman and GWM Tank 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the MINI Countryman and 88% for the GWM Tank 300.

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 9 in the MINI Countryman and 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

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

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

The MINI Countryman uses a Petrol Turbo producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 responds with a Petrol making 167kW and 387Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 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 MINI Countryman measures 4,444mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 271mm shorter than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the MINI Countryman and 550L in the GWM Tank 300, 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 $1,881/year for the MINI Countryman and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $827 annual difference in favour of the MINI Countryman.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (MINI Countryman) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (MINI Countryman) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 300). The GWM Tank 300 has longer coverage.