Verdict
These two seven-seat executive SUVs are separated by just RM2,333, but they go about the job very differently. The Audi Q7 has the bigger 2,995 cc petrol-hybrid engine, 333 hp, 500 Nm and a far larger 770-litre boot, so it reads like the stronger long-distance family hauler. The Denza B8 counters with a 36.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 100 km EV range, quicker 4.8-second century sprint, lower RM439 road tax and a six-year warranty. Close money, very different priorities.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you want the bigger boot, higher top speed and stronger petrol-hybrid output for regular highway work.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want plug-in hybrid running, 100 km of EV range, quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Denza B8 RM459,939
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm; Denza B8 192 hp/350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 s; Denza B8 4.8 s
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; Denza B8 180 km/h
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 L; Denza B8 147 L
- Warranty and road tax: Audi Q7 2 years/RM1,632; Denza B8 6 years/RM439
Q7
- 333 hp and 500 Nm from the 2,995 cc petrol-hybrid engine
- 770-litre boot is much larger
- 250 km/h top speed
- No EV range figure
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Shorter two-year warranty
B8
- 36.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 100 km EV range
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six-year warranty and RM439 road tax
- 147-litre boot is small beside the Audi’s figure
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2,920 mm wheelbase
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| 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 | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 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 | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 | Electric for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row 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 Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | 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 Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 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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Q7 vs B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Denza B8 better?
The Audi Q7 is the better load-lugger, with 770 litres of boot space and higher 333 hp output. The Denza B8 is better if you want plug-in hybrid driving, 100 km EV range, quicker 4.8-second acceleration and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272, while the Denza B8 costs RM459,939. That makes the Audi RM2,333 more expensive, a tiny gap at this price level.
Which one is cheaper to tax each year?
The Denza B8 is much cheaper to tax, at RM439 a year versus RM1,632 for the Audi Q7. That is a RM1,193 annual saving for the Denza.
