BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Tank 500

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium	GWM Tank 500
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 2.05 crore
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Hybrid
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1497 cc	1998 cc
Engine power	181 hp	—
Engine torque	260 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	—
Electric range	100 km	—
Total range with fuel	800 km	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	—
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	—
Charging port	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	346 hp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV)
Length	5457 mm	5078 mm
Width	1971 mm	1934 mm
Height	1925 mm	1905 mm
Wheelbase	3260 mm	2850 mm
Ground clearance	230 mm	—
Fuel tank	60 L	—
Tyre size	265/65 R18	265/60 R18
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	—
Colours	—	White, Black
Safety
Airbags	7	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes
Forward collision warning	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes
Lane departure warning	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes
Automatic parking assist	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	Yes
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No
Traffic jam assist	No	Yes
Off-road cruise control	No	Yes
Differential locks	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic braking	No	Yes
Powered side steps	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	8/10

BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Tank 500: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the BYD Shark 6 or the GWM Tank 500?

The BYD Shark 6 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 2 crore ex-factory, Rs 550,000 less than the GWM Tank 500, which starts at Rs 2.05 crore.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Shark 6 or the GWM Tank 500?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp).

Which has more safety features, the BYD Shark 6 or the GWM Tank 500?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features and the GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6 and GWM Tank 500 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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