Verdict
At virtually identical money – RM299,000 for the Denza D9 and RM298,888 for the MINI Clubman – these serve very different Malaysian households. The D9 brings seven seats, a 410-litre boot and a 103.36-kWh battery rated for 520 km, plus 166-kW DC charging. Its 308-hp motor still trails the Clubman’s 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time, taking 9.5 seconds. The MINI is far easier to place at 4,253 mm long, but its five-seat cabin and 360-litre boot cannot match the MPV’s family brief.
Pick the Denza D9 if you need seven seats, 520 km of stated EV range and second-row captain seats with ventilation, massage and ottomans.
Pick the MINI Clubman if you want the quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h response in a wagon that is 997 mm shorter than the D9.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; MINI Clubman RM298,888.
- Powertrain: Denza D9 308 hp/360 Nm electric motor; MINI Clubman 192 hp/280 Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza D9 9.5 seconds; MINI Clubman 7.2 seconds.
- Seats and boot: Denza D9 seven seats and 410 litres; MINI Clubman five seats and 360 litres.
- Length: Denza D9 5,250 mm; MINI Clubman 4,253 mm.
- Road tax: Denza D9 RM335 per year; MINI Clubman RM379 per year.
D9
- Seven seats and a 410-litre boot.
- 103.36-kWh battery, 520-km stated range and 166-kW DC charging.
- Blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
- 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus the MINI Clubman’s 7.2 seconds.
- At 5,250 mm long and 1,950 mm wide, it is substantially larger than the Clubman.
Clubman
- 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 228-km/h top speed.
- 4,253-mm length makes it 997 mm shorter than the D9.
- Driver memory seat, paddle shifts and Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio.
- Five seats versus the D9’s seven.
- 360-litre boot versus the D9’s 410 litres.
- No listed blind-spot system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,000 | RM298,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 192 hp |
| Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 103.36 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 520 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 166 kW | — |
| V2L | 6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 228 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 126 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 4,253 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,390 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 48 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 6 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres✓ | 360 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective variable dampers | Passive Sports Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle and Outer Third Row Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| 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 | Power Adjustable with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | Second-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio Sound System | 6.5-inch touchscreen MINI Navigation System with 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and MINI Connected |
| 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Rear Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Heated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables | MINI Connected app with MINI Remote Services |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive |
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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D9 vs Clubman FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or MINI Clubman better?
The Denza D9 is better for carrying people, with seven seats, a 410-litre boot and 520 km of stated EV range. The MINI Clubman is better if brisk performance and a much shorter body matter more, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 costs RM299,000 and the MINI Clubman costs RM298,888, so the D9 is RM112 more expensive.
Which one is better for a large family?
The Denza D9. It has seven seats, including ventilated, massaging second-row captain seats with ottoman support, plus a 60:40 split-folding third row. The MINI Clubman has five seats and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.