Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM11,198 less at RM368,690, yet brings 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time against the EQE’s 288 hp, 565 Nm and 6.4 seconds. It is also the more practical five-door, with a 495-litre boot and powered rear seats with leg rests. The Mercedes-Benz EQE counters with 669 km of range, 69 km more than the Denza, and RM305 annual road tax versus RM9,140. For Malaysian buyers, that running-cost gap is enormous; choose the Denza only if its performance and cabin hardware matter more.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 1,140 hp performance, a 495-litre five-door boot and powered rear seats for less money.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if 669 km range and its far lower RM305 annual road tax are your priorities.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Power and torque: Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Range and battery: Denza Z9 GT 600 km from 122.49 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km from 90.6 kWh.
- Performance: Denza Z9 GT 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140 per year; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305 per year.
- Practicality: Denza Z9 GT 495-litre boot and five doors; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres and four doors.
Z9 GT
- RM11,198 cheaper to buy.
- 1,140 hp, AWD and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 495-litre boot, powered rear seats and 4 kW V2L.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM305.
- 600 km range trails the EQE by 69 km.
- 2,895 kg kerb weight is 540 kg higher.
EQE
- 669 km range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- RM305 annual road tax.
- 22 kW AC charging and a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm are far behind the Denza’s outputs.
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.7 seconds slower.
- 430-litre boot is 65 litres smaller, and it has four doors to the Denza’s five.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM379,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | 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 | 4 Front USB-C |
| 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 | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
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.
Used Z9 GT & EQE for sale
Z9 GT vs EQE FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright performance, rear-seat equipment and luggage space. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the smarter long-distance and ownership-cost choice, with 669 km range and RM305 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, which is RM11,198 more than the RM368,690 Denza Z9 GT.
Which one charges faster at home?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has the higher AC charging rate at 22 kW, versus 11 kW for the Denza Z9 GT. The Denza lists a much higher 1,500 kW DC rate against the EQE’s 170 kW.
