Verdict
The RM299,000 Denza D9 costs RM19,888 less than the RM318,888 MINI Convertible, yet serves a wholly different Malaysian brief. The D9 brings seven seats, a 410-litre boot and a 103.36-kWh battery rated for 520 km, plus 166-kW DC charging for family-distance duty. Its 308-hp, 360-Nm front motor is not quick beside the MINI’s 204-hp, 300-Nm turbo petrol unit: 0-100 km/h takes 9.5 seconds against 6.9 seconds. The MINI is 1,371 mm shorter, has four seats and a 215-litre boot; choose it for compact open-top motoring, not people-moving.
Pick the Denza D9 if you need seven seats, 520 km of EV range and a 410-litre boot for family travel.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h run and a much smaller two-door convertible.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Powertrain: Denza D9 308 hp/360 Nm electric motor; MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza D9 9.5 seconds; MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds.
- Seats and boot: Denza D9 seven seats and 410 litres; MINI Convertible four seats and 215 litres.
- Length: Denza D9 5,250 mm; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm.
- Energy storage: Denza D9 103.36-kWh battery with 520-km range; MINI Convertible 44-litre fuel tank.
D9
- Seven seats and a 410-litre boot.
- 103.36-kWh battery, 520-km range and 166-kW DC charging.
- Ventilated powered front seats; second-row captain seats add ventilation, massage and ottomans.
- Its 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the MINI Convertible’s 6.9 seconds.
- At 5,250 mm long and 1,950 mm wide, it is far larger than the MINI Convertible.
Convertible
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Compact 3,879-mm length suits a very different parking and urban-use brief.
- Gets a head-up display, auto parking and paddle shifts.
- Four seats and a 215-litre boot fall well short of the D9’s seven seats and 410 litres.
- Its 44-litre petrol tank cannot match the D9’s 520-km EV range figure.
- Manual front-seat adjustment lacks the D9’s powered, ventilated front seats.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,000✓ | RM318,888 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| 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 Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 237 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| 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" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective variable dampers | — |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle and Outer Third Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Second-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| 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 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| 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 | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Rear Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Heated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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 Convertible FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or MINI Convertible better?
The Denza D9 is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats, 410 litres of boot space and 520 km of stated range. The MINI Convertible is better for acceleration and compact two-door convertible use, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM19,888 more than the Denza D9.
Which has more practical space?
The Denza D9 does, decisively. It has seven seats, a 410-litre boot, five doors and a 3,110-mm wheelbase. The MINI Convertible has four seats, a 215-litre boot, two doors and a 2,495-mm wheelbase.