BYD M6 vs Dongfeng Box
Verdict
At RM109,800 versus RM100,700, the BYD M6 asks RM9,100 more but moves into a different job: seven seats, a 4,695 mm MPV body and 580-litre boot against the Dongfeng Box’s five-seat, 4,020 mm hatchback layout and 326 litres. It is also much stronger, with 161 hp, 420 km range and six airbags. The Box fights back as the cheaper, smaller city EV, with the same 1,810 mm width and lower RM50 road tax.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, 580 litres of boot space and the longer 420 km EV range.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want a smaller five-seat EV with lower RM50 annual road tax and a 4,020 mm length.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Dongfeng Box RM100,700
- Body and seating: BYD M6 MPV with 7 seats; Dongfeng Box hatchback with 5 seats
- Power: BYD M6 161 hp; Dongfeng Box 94 hp
- Battery and range: BYD M6 55.4 kWh and 420 km; Dongfeng Box 31.5 kWh and 330 km
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Dongfeng Box 326 litres
- Airbags: BYD M6 6; Dongfeng Box 2
M6
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Longer 420 km EV range
- Stronger 161 hp motor
- Costs RM9,100 more
- Larger 4,695 mm body to park
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
Box
- Lower RM100,700 price
- Shorter 4,020 mm city-friendly length
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Only five seats
- Smaller 326-litre boot
- Lower 94 hp output
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800 | RM 100,700✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 160 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh✓ | 31.45 kWh |
| EV Range | 420 km✓ | 330 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,020 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,342 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 326 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Wanli Harmonic Plus |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Steel Wheels |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 12.8" Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/unlimited mileage Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 50✓ |
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.
M6 vs Box FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Dongfeng Box better?
The BYD M6 is better for family use: it has seven seats, 580 litres of boot space, 161 hp and 420 km range. The Dongfeng Box makes more sense if you only need five seats and want a smaller hatchback.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800, while the Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700. That makes the BYD RM9,100 more expensive.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The BYD M6 has the longer claimed EV range at 420 km, compared with 330 km for the Dongfeng Box. The BYD also has the larger battery, at 55.4 kWh versus 31.5 kWh.