Verdict
The BYD M6 costs RM50,000 more than the Proton Exora, but brings EV running with a 55.4-kWh battery, 420-km claimed range and 89-kW DC charging. It is also the more family-ready package on equipment: six airbags, a 360-degree camera and 580 litres of boot space against the Exora’s two airbags, no reverse camera and 132 litres. The Exora remains the straightforward lower-entry seven-seater, with a 55-litre petrol tank, rear air-con blower and full-size spare tyre. Budget decides this one more than body style does.
Pick the BYD M6 if you can stretch to RM109,800 and want 420 km of EV range, far more boot space and substantially stronger safety and convenience equipment.
Pick the Proton Exora if RM59,800 is the limit and you prioritise a petrol seven-seater with a full-size spare tyre and rear air-con blower.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Proton Exora RM59,800.
- Powertrain: BYD M6 has a 161-hp, 310-Nm electric motor and 55.4-kWh battery; Proton Exora has a 1,561-cc 138-hp, 205-Nm turbo petrol engine.
- Range/fuel storage: BYD M6 claims 420 km EV range; Proton Exora has a 55-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Proton Exora 132 litres.
- Safety: BYD M6 has six airbags; Proton Exora has two airbags.
- Wheelbase: BYD M6 2,800 mm; Proton Exora 2,730 mm.
M6
- 420-km claimed EV range with 89-kW DC charging
- Six airbags, ISOFIX and a 360-degree camera
- 580-litre boot and 2,800-mm wheelbase
- RM50,000 dearer than the Exora
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Exora’s full-size spare tyre
- Rear air-con has vents only, where the Exora adds a blower
Exora
- RM59,800 entry price
- Rear air-con vents with blower
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre
- Only two airbags versus the M6’s six
- 132-litre boot is 448 litres smaller than the M6’s
- No reverse camera, while the M6 has a 360-degree camera
| 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 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 76 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 | 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 | 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.
Used M6 & Exora for sale
M6 vs Exora FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Proton Exora better?
The BYD M6 is better equipped for family use, with six airbags, a 580-litre boot, 420-km claimed range and a 360-degree camera. The Proton Exora is the better choice only if its RM50,000 lower price is 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 580 litres of boot space, compared with 132 litres in the Proton Exora. That is a 448-litre advantage for the BYD.