Denza D9 vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The Denza D9 and MINI Convertible are miles apart in use case. The Denza is a seven-seat electric MPV with a 103.4 kWh battery, 520 km range and 410-litre boot; the MINI is a four-seat petrol convertible with a 1,998 cc engine, 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 237 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer, this is family EV practicality versus a quicker, smaller open-top car. The Denza also has the longer warranty and more airbags.
Pick the Denza D9 if you need seven seats, 520 km of EV range and a proper MPV footprint for family use.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the quicker car, a compact body and the open-roof experience more than space.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Seats: Denza D9 7; MINI Convertible 4
- Powertrain: Denza D9 single-motor electric; MINI Convertible 1,998 cc petrol
- Output: Denza D9 308 hp; MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Denza D9 9.5 s; MINI Convertible 6.9 s
- Boot space: Denza D9 410 L; MINI Convertible 215 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,000✓ | RM 318,888 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 237 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 103.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 520 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 410 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 379 |
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
- Seven seats against the MINI’s four
- 103.4 kWh battery with 520 km EV range
- Six-year warranty and eight airbags
- 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time is slower
- 5,250 mm length needs more space
- No top-speed figure stated
Convertible
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 237 km/h top speed
- Much shorter 3,879 mm body
- Only four seats
- 215-litre boot is small beside the Denza
- Two-year warranty and six airbags
D9 vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or MINI Convertible better?
The Denza D9 is better for family use, space and EV range. The MINI Convertible is better if acceleration, compact size and a petrol convertible body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM19,888 more than the Denza D9, at RM318,888 versus RM299,000.
Which one is faster?
The MINI Convertible is faster to 100 km/h, taking 6.9 seconds against the Denza D9’s 9.5 seconds. It also has a stated 237 km/h top speed.