Denza B8 vs Lexus RZ
Verdict
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 against the Lexus RZ’s RM429,888, so the RM30,051 gap buys a much larger, seven-seat plug-in hybrid with 4.8-second pace, a 180 km/h top speed, night vision and massaging ventilated front seats. The Lexus counters with the easier pure-EV brief: 440 km electric range, 150 kW DC charging, a 522-litre boot and lower RM335 road tax. If you need seven seats, the Denza’s size matters; if you mainly commute and charge, the RZ is easier to justify.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid flexibility, quicker 0-100 km/h performance and the extra cabin kit.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want a full EV with much longer electric range, faster DC charging, a bigger boot and a lower price.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Lexus RZ RM429,888
- Powertrain and EV range: Denza B8 petrol plug-in hybrid with 100 km EV range; Lexus RZ electric with 440 km range
- Battery and DC charging: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 120 kW; Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 150 kW
- Seats and boot: Denza B8 7 seats and 147 litres; Lexus RZ 5 seats and 522 litres
- Performance: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and 180 km/h; Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds and 160 km/h
- Size and weight: Denza B8 5,195 mm long and 3,305 kg; Lexus RZ 4,805 mm long and 2,125 kg
B8
- Seven seats versus the Lexus RZ’s five
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and higher 180 km/h top speed
- Adds night vision, panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, memory and massage
- Costs RM30,051 more than the Lexus RZ
- Much shorter EV range at 100 km versus 440 km
- Tiny 147-litre boot beside the Lexus RZ’s 522 litres
RZ
- Much longer 440 km electric range
- Faster 150 kW DC charging
- Bigger 522-litre boot despite the smaller body
- Only five seats versus seven in the Denza B8
- Slower 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No night vision or panoramic sunroof listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,939 | RM 429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 & 405 | 308 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 360 & 400 | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 71.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 150 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✓ | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 335✓ |
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.
B8 vs RZ FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is the better EV choice, with 440 km range, 150 kW DC charging and a 522-litre boot. The Denza B8 is better if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid backup and quicker 4.8-second acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ is cheaper by RM30,051: RM429,888 versus RM459,939 for the Denza B8. Road tax is also lower at RM335 a year against RM439.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The Lexus RZ has the longer electric range at 440 km. The Denza B8 is rated at 100 km of EV range, but it is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 91.5-litre fuel tank.