Car Buyer's Guide

BMW X3 vs Denza D9

BMW X3

BMW X3

Denza D9

Denza D9

Verdict

The D9 is 39% more powerful, the X3 has a 28% bigger boot, while the D9 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM325,800RM299,000
Body typeSUVMPV
SegmentCompact ExecutiveD-Segment
AssemblyCKDCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM439RM335
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance400V architecture
Capacity1,998 cc
Horsepower188 hp
Torque310 Nm
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVElectric
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower308 hp
Motor Torque360 Nm
Battery Capacity103.36 kWh
EV Range520 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)166 kW
V2L6 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Steptronic
Gears8
Transmission ManufacturerZF
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.5 seconds9.5 seconds
Top Speed215 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,755 mm5,250 mm
Width1,920 mm1,950 mm
Height1,660 mm1,920 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm3,110 mm
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space570 litres410 litres
Front Tyre245/50R19235/60R18
Rear Tyre245/50R19235/60R18
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QMichelin e-Primacy
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Y-spoke M Alloys18" Multi-spoke Alloys
Rear Wheels19" Y-spoke M Alloys18" Multi-spoke Alloys
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesFrequency Selective variable dampers
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on Middle and Outer Third Row Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Ventilation
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-foldingSecond-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofFront Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights, Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 4 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shades
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 6 Speaker15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered Boot with Contactless OpeningPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree View MonitorYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorRear Sliding Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesHeated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years6 years
Warranty Extended3 years
Warranty Notes8-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.

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