BMW X5 vs Denza B8
Verdict
At RM469,800 versus RM459,939, the BMW X5 is only RM9,861 dearer, so this comes down to layout and running profile. The X5 is the cleaner five-seat answer: 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 650-litre boot and a 250 km/h top speed. The Denza B8 counters with seven seats, a 36.8 kWh battery, 100 km of EV range, a quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, six-year warranty and RM439 road tax. But its quoted 147-litre boot asks a real packing question.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want a five-seat executive SUV with the bigger boot, higher listed engine output and 250 km/h top speed.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid EV running and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Denza B8 RM459,939
- Seats: BMW X5 5; Denza B8 7
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW X5 5.4 s and 250 km/h; Denza B8 4.8 s and 180 km/h
- Listed engine output: BMW X5 308 hp/540 Nm; Denza B8 192 hp/350 Nm
- Boot and warranty: BMW X5 650 L and 2 years; Denza B8 147 L and 6 years
- Road tax: BMW X5 RM1,637/year; Denza B8 RM439/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800 | RM 459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Boot space | 650 L✓ | 147 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 92 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | 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.
X5
- Strong listed engine output: 308 hp and 540 Nm
- Big 650-litre boot
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Only five seats
- RM1,637 annual road tax
- Two-year warranty
B8
- Seven-seat cabin
- 36.8 kWh battery with 100 km EV range
- Six-year warranty and RM439 road tax
- 147-litre quoted boot space
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Lower listed engine output than the BMW
X5 vs B8 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Denza B8 better?
For a five-seat executive SUV with luggage room, pick the BMW X5. For family flexibility and plug-in hybrid EV running, pick the Denza B8. The Denza is quicker to 100 km/h, but the BMW has far more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM9,861 more than the Denza B8, at RM469,800 against RM459,939. The gap is small at this price level, so seating, boot space, warranty and road tax matter more.
Which is better for family use in Malaysia?
The Denza B8 has seven seats and 100 km of EV range, but only 147 litres of quoted boot space. The BMW X5 seats five and gives 650 litres, so it suits luggage-heavy use better.