Verdict
The RM50,000 gap is substantial: the BYD M6 costs RM109,800 to the Proton Exora’s RM59,800, but brings electric running, a 55.4 kWh battery rated for 420 km, 310 Nm and a far larger 580-litre boot. It is also 85 mm longer with a 70 mm longer wheelbase, six airbags and a 360-degree camera. The Exora remains the cheaper seven-seat answer, with a 55-litre petrol tank, rear air-con blower and full-size spare. Its 138 hp turbo petrol engine is well down on the M6’s 161 hp motor, however, and it has only two airbags.
The M6 Extended Range (RM123,800) sits above every Exora variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BYD M6 if you can stretch to RM109,800 and want 420 km EV range, 580 litres of luggage room and substantially stronger safety equipment.
Pick the Proton Exora if RM59,800, petrol refuelling, a rear air-con blower and a full-size spare matter more than EV range, boot space and six airbags.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Proton Exora RM59,800.
- Powertrain: BYD M6 161 hp/310 Nm electric motor with 55.4 kWh battery; Proton Exora 138 hp/205 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Range/fuel storage: BYD M6 420 km EV range; Proton Exora 55-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Proton Exora 132 litres.
- Safety: BYD M6 six airbags; Proton Exora two airbags.
- Wheelbase: BYD M6 2,800 mm; Proton Exora 2,730 mm.
M6
- 420 km EV range from a 55.4 kWh battery
- 580-litre boot with seven seats
- Six airbags and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM50,000 more
- At 2,374 kg, it is 927 kg heavier than the 1,447 kg Exora
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
Exora
- RM59,800 entry price
- Rear air-con vents with blower
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare wheel
- Only two airbags versus six
- 132-litre boot is 448 litres smaller
- No reverse camera, while the M6 has a 360-degree camera
What the M6 has over the Exora
What the Exora has over the M6
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The M6's wheelbase is 70 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the M6: 580 litres against 132.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,120/mo | RM610/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,103 | RM1,834✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,172 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM5.86 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM21,974 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 7.9 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 45 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 76 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.9 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Punch Powertrain |
| 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 | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 132 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Goodyear Assurance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (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 | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote control activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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M6 vs Exora FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Proton Exora better?
The BYD M6 is the more capable seven-seater on equipment and space, with six airbags, a 580-litre boot and 420 km EV range. The Proton Exora is the better fit only if its RM50,000 lower price, petrol power and full-size spare are decisive.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800 and the Proton Exora costs RM59,800, so the difference is RM50,000.
Which one has more luggage space?
The BYD M6 has the larger boot by a huge margin: 580 litres versus the Proton Exora’s 132 litres, a 448-litre advantage.
How long does charging take?
The M6's 55.4 kWh battery takes about 7.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 89 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Exora is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the M6 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The M6 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Exora. M6: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty.