Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM91,249 less, yet brings a 122.49-kWh battery, 600 km EV range and 1,140 hp from three motors. Its 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time is far ahead of the B8’s 4.8 seconds, while annual road tax is RM9,140 against RM439. The B8 makes the stronger case for seven-seat duty: it has seven seats, a 91.5-litre fuel tank and a 1,905-mm-tall SUV body. But its 36.8-kWh battery manages 100 km of EV range and its 147-litre boot is tight when all rows are in use.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, SUV height and a plug-in hybrid’s 91.5-litre fuel tank for journeys beyond its 100 km EV range.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want a five-seat electric wagon with 600 km range, 1,140 hp and much faster 1,500 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Denza Z9 GT RM368,690.
- Powertrain: Denza B8 has 2 motors with 670 hp and 760 Nm; Denza Z9 GT has 3 motors with 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: Denza B8 has 36.8 kWh and 100 km; Denza Z9 GT has 122.49 kWh and 600 km.
- Performance: Denza B8 does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches 180 km/h; Denza Z9 GT takes 2.7 seconds and reaches 240 km/h.
- Practicality: Denza B8 has 7 seats and 147 litres of boot space; Denza Z9 GT has 5 seats and 495 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza B8 RM439; Denza Z9 GT RM9,140.
B8
- Seven seats versus five
- 91.5-litre fuel tank
- Night vision and front foglamps
- 100 km EV range versus 600 km
- 147-litre boot versus 495 litres
- Slower 120 kW DC charging versus 1,500 kW
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm from three motors
- 600 km EV range
- 495-litre boot and powered rear seats with leg rests
- Five seats versus seven
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM439
- No night vision or front foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM368,690✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp | 1,140 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | 1,210 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 122.49 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 1,500 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 2.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,180 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,895 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 495 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, e3 Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Fridges |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery 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.
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B8 vs Z9 GT FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Denza Z9 GT better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger choice for EV range, performance, charging speed and boot capacity. Choose the Denza B8 if carrying seven people matters more, or if its plug-in hybrid powertrain and 91.5-litre fuel tank better suit your travel pattern.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT is RM91,249 cheaper than the Denza B8.
Which Denza charges faster?
Both support 11 kW AC charging, but the Denza Z9 GT has a 1,500 kW DC charging rate against the Denza B8’s 120 kW. The Z9 GT also has V2L output rated at 4 kW.