Verdict
Just RM2,333 separates them, but they take sharply different routes. The Denza B8’s 670 hp, 760 Nm two-motor plug-in hybrid system cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.8 seconds, has a 100 km EV range and carries RM439 annual road tax. The Audi Q7 answers with a 333 hp V6, 5.6-second sprint and 250 km/h top speed, plus vastly more useful 770-litre boot space against 147 litres. For seven adults and luggage, the Q7 is the practical call; for short electric commuting and outright shove, take the B8.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need a seven-seat SUV with 770 litres of boot space, a 2,994 mm wheelbase and adaptive air suspension.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace, 100 km of EV range and far lower RM439 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Denza B8 670 hp, 760 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Electric driving: Audi Q7 has no stated EV range or battery capacity; Denza B8 has a 36.8 kWh battery and 100 km EV range.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Denza B8 147 litres.
- Road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632 per year; Denza B8 RM439 per year.
- Suspension: Audi Q7 has front and rear air suspension; Denza B8 uses DiSus-P hydraulic suspension.
Q7
- 770-litre boot is 623 litres larger.
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
- 250 km/h top speed and 2,994 mm wheelbase.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 4.8 seconds.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM439.
- No stated EV-only range or battery charging capability.
B8
- 670 hp and 760 Nm from two motors.
- 100 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- Powered ventilated and massaging front seats.
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the Q7’s 770 litres.
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- 3,305 kg kerb weight is stated, while no Q7 weight is listed.
What the Q7 has over the B8
What the B8 has over the Q7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Q7's wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Q7: 770 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM439✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,720/mo | RM4,695/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,366 | RM12,272✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 670 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 760 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag,) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Q7 vs B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Denza B8 better?
The Audi Q7 is better for carrying seven people and luggage, thanks to its 770-litre boot and air suspension. The Denza B8 is better for performance and electric commuting, with 670 hp, 4.8-second acceleration and 100 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM2,333 more than the Denza B8. The bigger running-cost gap is annual road tax: RM1,632 for the Q7 and RM439 for the B8.
Which has the better charging capability?
The Denza B8 is the only one with stated plug-in charging: 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC, feeding a 36.8 kWh battery. No battery capacity, EV range or charging rate is stated for the Audi Q7.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Q7 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the B8 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The B8 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Q7. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.