Verdict
The BYD M6 is the bigger, stronger and safer-on-paper MPV here: at RM109,800 versus RM99,980, the RM9,820 gap buys a 161 hp electric motor, a 55.4 kWh battery with 420 km range, 580 litres of boot space and six airbags. The Mitsubishi Xpander answers with a lower price, a 1.5 litre petrol engine, 45-litre tank and a taller 1,720 mm body. Both seat seven and are front-wheel drive, but they suit very different Malaysian households.
Pick the BYD M6 if you want an electric seven-seater with more power, more boot space, six airbags and a longer 6-year warranty.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and the taller MPV body.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980
- Powertrain: BYD M6 electric single motor; Mitsubishi Xpander 1,499 cc petrol engine
- Output: BYD M6 161 hp; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm
- Size: BYD M6 4,695 mm long and 1,810 mm wide; Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm long and 1,750 mm wide
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres
- Safety kit: BYD M6 6 airbags; Mitsubishi Xpander 2 airbags
M6
- 161 hp electric motor
- 420 km EV range from a 55.4 kWh battery
- 580-litre boot and six airbags
- RM9,820 higher purchase price
- Lower body height at 1,670 mm
- No auto emergency braking
Xpander
- Cheaper to buy
- 45-litre petrol tank
- Taller 1,720 mm body
- 104 hp is well down on the BYD M6
- Smaller 495-litre boot
- Only two airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| 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 Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
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 M6 & Xpander for sale
M6 vs Xpander FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The BYD M6 is better on power, boot space, airbags and warranty. The Mitsubishi Xpander is better if the lower price and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM9,820 more than the Mitsubishi Xpander.
Which one has more space?
The BYD M6 has the larger boot at 580 litres versus 495 litres, and it is longer and wider. The Mitsubishi Xpander is taller at 1,720 mm versus 1,670 mm.