Verdict
These are radically different ways to spend similar money. The Denza Z9 GT brings 1,140 hp, a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 600 km EV range and a 495-litre boot, against the MINI Convertible’s 204 hp, 6.9 seconds and 215 litres. It is also 1,301 mm longer, so the five-seat wagon is the practical choice for carrying people and luggage. Malaysian running costs swing sharply the other way: annual road tax is RM9,140 for the Denza versus RM379 for the MINI. The MINI makes sense for open-top motoring and tight urban spaces; the Denza is the far more capable long-distance family car on paper.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you need five seats, a 495-litre boot and EV performance that reaches 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
Pick the MINI Convertible if open-top driving, a 3,879-mm footprint and RM379 annual road tax matter more than rear-seat space and outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; MINI Convertible RM379.
- Power and acceleration: Denza Z9 GT has 1,140 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds; MINI Convertible has 204 hp and takes 6.9 seconds.
- Size: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long with a 3,125-mm wheelbase; MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495-mm wheelbase.
- Practicality: Denza Z9 GT has five seats and a 495-litre boot; MINI Convertible has four seats and a 215-litre boot.
- Energy supply: Denza Z9 GT has a 122.49-kWh battery, 600 km range and 1,500 kW DC charging; MINI Convertible has a 44-litre petrol tank.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a 495-litre boot.
- 600 km range, 1,500 kW DC charging and 4 kW V2L.
- RM49,802 more expensive and carries RM8,761 more annual road tax.
- Its 5,180-mm length is 1,301 mm greater than the MINI’s.
Convertible
- RM49,802 lower purchase price and RM379 annual road tax.
- Convertible body in a 3,879-mm-long package.
- Unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 204 hp and 6.9 seconds to 100 km/h are well behind the Denza’s 1,140 hp and 2.7 seconds.
- Four seats and a 215-litre boot give up substantial passenger and luggage capacity.
- No rear air-conditioning, while the Denza has dual-zone rear climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 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 | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air 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 |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear 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, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 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 |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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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Z9 GT vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or MINI Convertible better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for pace, five-seat practicality and EV range, with 1,140 hp, 600 km range and a 495-litre boot. Choose the MINI Convertible only if its open-top body, smaller size and much lower road tax are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM49,802 more than the MINI Convertible: RM368,690 versus RM318,888.
Which is cheaper to tax annually in Malaysia?
The MINI Convertible is dramatically cheaper to tax at RM379 a year. The Denza Z9 GT is listed at RM9,140 a year, a difference of RM8,761.