Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM267,110 saving with the Denza Z9 GT is substantial, and it pairs that with 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time against the X7’s 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8 seconds. Its 600 km EV range and RM9,140 annual road tax demand a different ownership calculation, however. The BMW costs RM635,800 but brings seven seats, an 83-litre fuel tank and a 250 km/h top speed. Choose by use: the X7 carries more people; the Denza is the quicker five-seat EV with a larger 495-litre boot.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats and the flexibility of its 83-litre petrol tank for long family trips.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want RM267,110 back in your pocket, 600 km EV range and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Denza Z9 GT RM368,690.
- Seats: BMW X7 seven; Denza Z9 GT five.
- Performance: BMW X7 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Denza Z9 GT in 2.7 seconds.
- Powertrain output: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Denza Z9 GT motors produce 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 litres; Denza Z9 GT 495 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637; Denza Z9 GT RM9,140.
X7
- Seven seats and 7 three-point seat belts.
- 83-litre fuel tank for petrol refuelling.
- 250 km/h top speed and 22-inch wheels.
- RM267,110 dearer to buy.
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza’s 2.7 seconds.
- 326-litre boot is 169 litres smaller.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 600 km EV range, 122.49 kWh battery and up to 1,500 kW DC charging.
- Six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km drivetrain and high-voltage battery cover.
- Only five seats versus the X7’s seven.
- RM9,140 annual road tax, RM7,503 more than the X7.
- 240 km/h top speed is 10 km/h lower than the X7’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM368,690✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | — |
| Torque | 520 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 1,140 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 1,210 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | 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 Automatic with Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 2.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,180 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,895 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 495 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 225/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 225/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | 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 | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, e3 Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Front and Rear Fridges |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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 X7 & Z9 GT for sale
X7 vs Z9 GT FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Denza Z9 GT better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger buy for outright acceleration, boot space and purchase price, with 1,140 hp and a 495-litre boot. The BMW X7 is better if seven seats are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690, so the X7 is RM267,110 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The BMW X7 has lower annual road tax at RM1,637. The Denza Z9 GT is RM9,140 per year, a RM7,503 difference.