Verdict
At RM299,000, the seven-seat Denza D9 costs RM136,000 less than the RM435,000 Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer. The D9 brings a 308 hp, 360 Nm electric motor, 103.36 kWh battery and 520 km EV range, plus 8 airbags, power sliding doors and ventilated, massaging second-row seats. The Vito counters with 10 seats and a 3,430 mm wheelbase, 320 mm longer than the D9’s, for buyers who genuinely need to move more people. For most Malaysian family use, the D9 is the better-equipped and far less expensive choice; the Vito is the people-hauler.
Pick the Denza D9 if you want a seven-seat EV with 520 km range, richer rear-seat equipment and RM136,000 left in your pocket.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if carrying up to 10 people matters more than EV driving and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Seating: Denza D9 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats.
- Wheelbase: Denza D9 3,110 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 3,430 mm.
- Output: Denza D9 308 hp and 360 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp and 350 Nm.
- Length: Denza D9 5,250 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm.
- Manufacturer warranty: Denza D9 6 years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 2 years/unlimited mileage.
D9
- RM136,000 cheaper to buy.
- 308 hp EV motor, 103.36 kWh battery and 520 km range.
- 8 airbags, power sliding doors and ventilated massaging second-row captain seats.
- Seven seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10.
- 3,110 mm wheelbase is 320 mm shorter than the Vito Tourer’s.
- No auto parking, which the Vito Tourer has.
Vito Tourer
- 10-seat cabin with a 3,430 mm wheelbase.
- Auto parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors.
- Heated memory front seats and auto high beam.
- RM136,000 more expensive than the D9.
- 208 hp and 350 Nm trail the D9’s 308 hp and 360 Nm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus six years for the D9.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,000✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 103.36 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 520 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 166 kW | — |
| V2L | 6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective variable dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle and Outer Third Row Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Second-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Rear Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | Heated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables | — |
| 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-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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D9 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The Denza D9 is better for most buyers: it is RM136,000 cheaper, has a 520 km EV range and more rear-seat convenience equipment. Choose the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer only if its 10-seat capacity is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 costs RM299,000 and the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM435,000, so the Vito Tourer is RM136,000 more expensive.
Which MPV carries more passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries 10 people, versus seven in the Denza D9. It also has a 3,430 mm wheelbase, compared with 3,110 mm for the D9.
