BYD M6 vs Nissan Serena e-Power
Verdict
The BYD M6 is the stronger numbers car for most buyers: it is RM45,000 cheaper, has 161 hp from its single motor, a 55.4 kWh battery and 420 km EV range, plus 580 litres of boot space. The Nissan Serena e-Power fights back with a taller body, longer 2,870 mm wheelbase, 52-litre fuel tank and standard auto emergency braking. But if charging fits your routine, the BYD gives you more output and luggage room for much less money.
Pick the BYD M6 if you want the cheaper seven-seat MPV with full EV running, 420 km range and the bigger 580-litre boot.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want a petrol-hybrid/REV seven-seater with a 52-litre tank, longer wheelbase and standard auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800
- Powertrain output: BYD M6 161 hp; Nissan Serena e-Power 97 hp
- Battery and range: BYD M6 55.4 kWh and 420 km EV range; Nissan Serena e-Power 1.8 kWh and no EV range figure
- Size: BYD M6 4,695 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall; Nissan Serena e-Power 4,690 mm long, 1,695 mm wide, 1,885 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: BYD M6 2,800 mm and 580 litres; Nissan Serena e-Power 2,870 mm and 280 litres
- Safety assist: BYD M6 auto emergency braking not listed; Nissan Serena e-Power has auto emergency braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800✓ | RM 154,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,433 cc |
| Power | 161 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | — | 123 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.4 kWh✓ | 1.8 kWh |
| EV range | 420 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 280 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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
- RM45,000 cheaper to buy
- 420 km EV range from a 55.4 kWh battery
- Much larger 580-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking not listed
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Needs EV charging to make full sense
Serena e-Power
- Petrol-hybrid/REV setup with 52-litre tank
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking is standard
- Costs RM45,000 more
- Lower 97 hp output
- Smaller 280-litre boot
M6 vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The BYD M6 is better on price, power, EV range and boot space. The Nissan Serena e-Power is better if you want petrol-hybrid/REV running and standard auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800, while the Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800. That makes the BYD RM45,000 cheaper.
Which has more boot space?
The BYD M6 has the bigger boot at 580 litres. The Nissan Serena e-Power has 280 litres, so the BYD has a clear luggage-space advantage.