Audi Q7 vs Denza B8
Verdict
These two seven-seat executive SUVs are separated by just RM2,333, but they go about the job very differently. The Audi Q7 has the bigger 2,995 cc petrol-hybrid engine, 333 hp, 500 Nm and a far larger 770-litre boot, so it reads like the stronger long-distance family hauler. The Denza B8 counters with a 36.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 100 km EV range, quicker 4.8-second century sprint, lower RM439 road tax and a six-year warranty. Close money, very different priorities.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you want the bigger boot, higher top speed and stronger petrol-hybrid output for regular highway work.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want plug-in hybrid running, 100 km of EV range, quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Denza B8 RM459,939
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm; Denza B8 192 hp/350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 s; Denza B8 4.8 s
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; Denza B8 180 km/h
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 L; Denza B8 147 L
- Warranty and road tax: Audi Q7 2 years/RM1,632; Denza B8 6 years/RM439
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 462,272 | RM 459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,995 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 333 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 100 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 770 L✓ | 147 L |
| Fuel tank | 85 L | 92 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | RM 439✓ |
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.
Q7
- 333 hp and 500 Nm from the 2,995 cc petrol-hybrid engine
- 770-litre boot is much larger
- 250 km/h top speed
- No EV range figure
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Shorter two-year warranty
B8
- 36.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 100 km EV range
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six-year warranty and RM439 road tax
- 147-litre boot is small beside the Audi’s figure
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2,920 mm wheelbase
Q7 vs B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Denza B8 better?
The Audi Q7 is the better load-lugger, with 770 litres of boot space and higher 333 hp output. The Denza B8 is better if you want plug-in hybrid driving, 100 km EV range, quicker 4.8-second acceleration and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272, while the Denza B8 costs RM459,939. That makes the Audi RM2,333 more expensive, a tiny gap at this price level.
Which one is cheaper to tax each year?
The Denza B8 is much cheaper to tax, at RM439 a year versus RM1,632 for the Audi Q7. That is a RM1,193 annual saving for the Denza.