Leapmotor B10 vs Proton eMas 7
Verdict
At RM107,800 for the Leapmotor B10 and RM103,800 for the Proton eMas 7, the RM4,000 gap is small enough that the decision is about priorities. The B10 buys a larger 56.2 kWh battery, 361 km range and seven airbags, plus rear-wheel drive. The eMas 7 is the sharper paper performer, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds against 9.3 seconds, and it is also larger outside with a 461-litre boot. For family use, Proton’s 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating matters.
Pick the Leapmotor B10 if you want the longer quoted range, larger battery, rear-wheel drive and one extra airbag.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want stronger acceleration, more boot space, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and the lower price.
Key differences
- Price: Leapmotor B10 RM107,800; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800
- Battery and range: Leapmotor B10 56.2 kWh, 361 km; Proton eMas 7 49.5 kWh, 345 km
- Performance: Leapmotor B10 0-100 km/h in 9.3 s, 170 km/h; Proton eMas 7 6.9 s, 175 km/h
- Driven wheels: Leapmotor B10 rear-wheel drive; Proton eMas 7 front-wheel drive
- Size and boot: Leapmotor B10 4,515 mm long, 430 L; Proton eMas 7 4,615 mm long, 461 L
- Safety rating and airbags: Leapmotor B10 ASEAN NCAP —, 7 airbags; Proton eMas 7 5★, 6 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 107,800 | RM 103,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 215 hp | 215 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 56.2 kWh✓ | 49.5 kWh |
| EV range | 361 km✓ | 345 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,515 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 461 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 200 |
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.
B10
- Longer 361 km quoted EV range
- Larger 56.2 kWh battery
- Seven airbags
- Slower 9.3 s 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
eMas 7
- Quicker 6.9 s 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 461-litre boot
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Shorter 345 km quoted EV range
- Smaller 49.5 kWh battery
- One fewer airbag
B10 vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the Leapmotor B10 or Proton eMas 7 better?
The Proton eMas 7 is the better all-rounder on paper thanks to quicker acceleration, a bigger boot, lower price and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Leapmotor B10 answers with longer quoted range, a larger battery and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor B10 costs RM4,000 more than the Proton eMas 7. That extra money buys a 56.2 kWh battery, 361 km range, rear-wheel drive and seven airbags, but not quicker acceleration or more boot space.
Which has better range and practicality?
The Leapmotor B10 has the longer quoted range at 361 km versus 345 km. The Proton eMas 7 is the more practical load carrier, with 461 litres of boot space against the B10’s 430 litres.