Verdict
At RM10,861 less, the seven-seat Denza B8 is the more forceful family carrier: its two motors are rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 4.8 seconds against the BMW X5’s 5.4 seconds. It also brings a 36.8-kWh battery with 100 km EV range, plus 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging. But its 147-litre boot is tiny beside the X5’s 650 litres. The BMW counters with air suspension, a 250 km/h top speed and far less mass at 2,240 kg versus 3,305 kg.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you need a 650-litre boot, adaptive air suspension and a 250 km/h top speed in a five-seat SUV.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you want seven seats, 100 km of EV range, 4.8-second acceleration and a six-year warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Performance: BMW X5 308 hp, 540 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Denza B8 670 motor hp, 760 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres; Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres.
- EV hardware: BMW X5 has no stated battery or EV range; Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range, 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging.
- Road tax: BMW X5 RM1,637 per year; Denza B8 RM439 per year.
- Warranty: BMW X5 two years with unlimited mileage; Denza B8 six years or 150,000 km.
X5
- 650-litre boot is 503 litres larger.
- Adaptive air suspension and adaptive dampers.
- 250 km/h top speed, plus head-up display and auto parking.
- Only five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds versus 4.8 seconds.
- RM1,198 higher annual road tax and a shorter two-year warranty.
B8
- Seven seats, including a power-reclining and sliding second row.
- 100 km EV range with 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging.
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, nine airbags and night vision.
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the BMW X5’s 650 litres.
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,065 kg heavier than the BMW X5.
- 180 km/h top speed; it also lacks the BMW’s head-up display, navigation and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800 | RM459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | — |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 670 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 760 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag,) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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X5 vs B8 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven occupants, EV driving and straight-line pace, with 100 km EV range and a 4.8-second sprint. Choose the BMW X5 for its vastly larger 650-litre boot, air suspension and 250 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM10,861 more than the Denza B8. The X5 is RM470,800, while the B8 is RM459,939.
Which is better for carrying luggage?
The BMW X5 is decisively better for luggage, with 650 litres of boot space against the Denza B8’s 147 litres. The B8 has two additional seats, but its quoted boot capacity is 503 litres smaller.
