Car Buyer's Guide

BYD M6 vs Nissan Serena e-Power

BYD M6

BYD M6

Nissan Serena e-Power

Nissan Serena e-Power

Verdict

The M6 has a 52% bigger boot, the M6 is 40% more powerful, while the M6 is about 29% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM109,800RM154,800
Body typeMPVMPV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing
Capacity1,433 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Torque123 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol Hybrid/REV
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower161 hp160 hp
Motor Torque310 Nm315 Nm
Battery Capacity55.4 kWh1.77 kWh
EV Range420 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)89 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.1 seconds
Top Speed180 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,695 mm4,690 mm
Width1,810 mm1,695 mm
Height1,670 mm1,885 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mm2,870 mm
Weight2,374 kg1,784 kg
Fuel Tank52 litres
Doors55
Seats77
Boot Space580 litres280 litres
Front Tyre225/55R17205/65R16
Rear Tyre225/55R17205/65R16
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGitiControl P10Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on Middle Row Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear Vents with Blower Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row
Audio12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationManual Operation with Split Opening
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Power DoorPowered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120

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.

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