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BYD M6 vs Proton Exora

BYD M6

BYD M6

Proton Exora

Proton Exora

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The M6 has a 77% bigger boot, the Exora is about 46% cheaper, while the M6 is 14% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM109,800RM59,800✓
Body typeMPVMPV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, turbocharged
Capacity—1,561 cc
Horsepower—138 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque—205 Nm at 2,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—76 mm × 86 mm
Compression Ratio—8.9
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower161 hp✓—
Motor Torque310 Nm✓—
Battery Capacity55.4 kWh—
EV Range420 km✓—
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)89 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission Name—CVT
Transmission Manufacturer—Punch Powertrain
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.1 seconds—✓
Top Speed180 km/h✓—
Dimensions
Length4,695 mm4,610 mm
Width1,810 mm1,809 mm
Height1,670 mm1,691 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mm2,730 mm
Weight2,374 kg1,447 kg
Fuel Tank—55 litres
Doors55
Seats77
Boot Space580 litres✓132 litres
Front Tyre225/55R17205/55R16
Rear Tyre225/55R17205/55R16
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitFull-size 16" Steel
Factory TyresGitiControl P10Goodyear Assurance
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)2 (Driver and Passenger)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓—
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Seats—
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorHalogen Reflector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓—
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓—
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlManual Air-con
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear Vents with Blower
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row
Audio12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, NavigationRadio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonManual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote control activation
Auto Headlamps✓—
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control—
Steering Audio Control✓—
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓—
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors2 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓—
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓—
Hill Start Assist✓—
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit 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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