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IndonesiaBoth are body-on-frame retro-styled off-roaders around the same price band; Tank 300 offers a plug-in hybrid sibling (Tank 400) for markets sensitive to fuel type, while BJ40 leans into a stronger heritage/military-derived off-road identity.
The Tank 300 and BJ40 occupy the same body-on-frame retro off-road segment — locking differentials and genuine low-range transfer cases on both — but they differ on price, powertrain and character. Here is the full, factory-listed comparison of our current units.
Side by side (current listings, real spec)
| Factor | Tank 300 | BJ40 |
|---|---|---|
| FOB price | $27,750–$33,500 | $24,601–$25,523 |
| Engine | 2.0T petrol / 2.4T diesel | 2.0T diesel (4F20TC20) |
| Power | 167 kW / 227 hp (petrol) | 120 kW / 163 hp |
| Torque | 387 N·m (petrol) / 480 N·m (diesel) | 400 N·m |
| Transmission | 8AT (ZF, petrol) / 9AT (diesel) | 8AT |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4x4 + electronic rear diff lock | Part-time 4x4, ladder chassis |
| Ground clearance | 224 mm | 230 mm |
| Wading depth | 700 mm | 800 mm |
| Approach / departure | 33° / 34° | 38° / 36° |
| Positioning | Retro-modern, tech-heavy, refined on-road | Military-derived, Wrangler-adjacent styling |
Reading the numbers
The BJ40 wins on paper for ground clearance, wading depth and approach/departure angles — it is the more hard-core rock-crawling geometry, and it is the lower entry price. The Tank 300 counters with more power, a diesel option with higher peak torque (480 N·m), and a more refined on-road cabin — the better all-rounder if you split time between highway and trail.
How to choose
- Budget-first, hard-core identity: the BJ40 is the lower entry price and carries a distinct military lineage — ideal for buyers who prioritise off-road angles and minimum cost.
- More refinement and powertrain choice: the Tank 300 offers both petrol and diesel and a more modern cabin — ideal for mixed highway-and-trail duty.
- Diesel buyers: both offer diesel; the Tank 300's 2.4T diesel (480 N·m, 9AT) is the stronger tow/haul option of the two.
For the full breakdown — wading depth, design heritage and powertrain options — see our Tank 300 vs Beijing BJ40 comparison.
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