Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM38,110 less at RM368,690, yet brings 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time against the BMW X4’s 249 hp, 350 Nm and 6.3 seconds. Its 122.49-kWh battery is rated for 600 km, and rear passengers get powered seats with leg rests. The catch for Malaysian ownership is RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM439 for the BMW. The X4 remains the easier-fit SUV, 429 mm shorter and with a 525-litre boot, but it is not as richly equipped.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the more compact 4,751-mm SUV, a larger 525-litre boot and vastly lower RM439 annual road tax.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want extreme 1,140-hp EV performance, a rated 600-km range and far richer rear-seat comfort for less purchase money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Denza Z9 GT RM368,690.
- Power and torque: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds.
- Annual road tax: BMW X4 RM439; Denza Z9 GT RM9,140.
- Length and wheelbase: BMW X4 4,751 mm and 2,864 mm; Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm and 3,125 mm.
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Denza Z9 GT 495 litres.
X4
- RM439 annual road tax
- 429 mm shorter for tighter parking spaces
- 525-litre boot is 30 litres larger
- RM38,110 dearer despite far less power and slower acceleration
- No ventilated or massaging front seats, powered rear seats or rear leg rests
- Passive cruise control versus adaptive cruise control
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h
- 122.49-kWh battery with 600-km rated range
- Ventilated, memory and massaging front seats plus powered rear seats with leg rests
- RM9,140 annual road tax
- 2,895 kg kerb weight versus the BMW’s 1,890 kg
- 495-litre boot is 30 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM368,690✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 1,140 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 122.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 1,500 kW |
| V2L | — | 4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 2.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 5,180 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,895 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 225/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 225/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen |
| 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 with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes, e3 Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | Front and Rear Fridges |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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.
Used X4 & Z9 GT for sale
X4 vs Z9 GT FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Denza Z9 GT better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger choice on performance, cabin equipment and electric range, with 1,140 hp, 600 km of rated range and powered rear seating. Choose the BMW X4 instead for lower annual road tax, a more compact SUV body and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT is RM38,110 cheaper than the BMW X4: RM368,690 versus RM406,800. However, its annual road tax is RM9,140, compared with RM439 for the BMW.
Which is more practical for Malaysian parking and luggage?
The BMW X4 is easier to place, measuring 4,751 mm long versus 5,180 mm for the Denza Z9 GT, and it has a 525-litre boot against 495 litres. Both have five seats and all-wheel drive.