Denza D9 vs GAC M8
Verdict
The Denza D9 is the easier electric-first choice: it costs RM299,000, has a 103.4 kWh battery, 520 km EV range and a bigger 410-litre boot. It is also larger in every exterior dimension, which helps the chauffeur-style brief, though its 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the GAC M8’s 8.8 seconds. The GAC is dearer at RM328,800, but its plug-in hybrid layout brings 106 km of EV running plus a 56-litre fuel tank for longer interstate use.
Pick the Denza D9 if you want the longer EV range, larger cabin footprint and bigger boot for less money.
Pick the GAC M8 if you want plug-in hybrid flexibility and the quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; GAC M8 RM328,800
- Power: Denza D9 308 hp; GAC M8 187 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Denza D9 9.5 s; GAC M8 8.8 s
- Battery and EV range: Denza D9 103.4 kWh/520 km; GAC M8 25.6 kWh/106 km
- Size: Denza D9 5,250 x 1,950 x 1,920 mm; GAC M8 5,212 x 1,893 x 1,823 mm
- Boot space: Denza D9 410 litres; GAC M8 280 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,000✓ | RM 328,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | — |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 187 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.8 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 103.4 kWh✓ | 25.6 kWh |
| EV range | 520 km✓ | 106 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,212 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,893 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,070 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L✓ | 280 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 56 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | 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.
D9
- 520 km EV range
- Bigger 410-litre boot
- Six-year warranty
- Slower 9.5-second century sprint
- No petrol backup for long trips
- RM335 annual road tax
M8
- Quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 106 km EV range plus 56-litre fuel tank
- eCVT automatic suits hybrid use
- Costs RM29,800 more
- Smaller 280-litre boot
- Shorter five-year warranty
D9 vs M8 FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or GAC M8 better?
For most EV-focused MPV buyers, the Denza D9 has the stronger numbers: 520 km EV range, 410 litres of boot space and a lower price. The GAC M8 suits drivers who want plug-in hybrid range backup.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 is RM29,800 cheaper, at RM299,000 versus RM328,800 for the GAC M8.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The GAC M8 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds. The Denza D9 takes 9.5 seconds despite having the higher 308 hp output.