Verdict
Only RM10,861 separates them: the RM470,800 BMW X5 brings a 650-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive air suspension, while the RM459,939 Denza B8 counters with seven seats, 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 36.8-kWh battery rated for 100 km of EV range. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people, the B8’s extra third row, 120-kW DC charging and RM439 annual road tax make a strong case. The X5 is the more useful five-seater when luggage matters.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you need its 650-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive air suspension more than a third row.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you want seven seats, a 100-km EV range, faster 4.8-second acceleration and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Acceleration/top speed: BMW X5 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h; Denza B8 4.8 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Seating/boot space: BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres; Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres.
- EV hardware: BMW X5 has no stated battery, EV range or charge rate; Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery, 100-km EV range, 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging.
- Warranty/road tax: BMW X5 gets two years with unlimited mileage and RM1,637 yearly road tax; Denza B8 gets six years/150,000 km and RM439 yearly road tax.
X5
- 650-litre boot versus 147 litres
- 250 km/h top speed
- Adaptive air suspension and auto parking
- Five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven
- 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM439
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with a third row
- 36.8-kWh battery, 100-km EV range and 120-kW DC charging
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 147-litre boot versus the BMW X5’s 650 litres
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- No head-up display or navigation, both fitted to the BMW X5
| 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✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 82 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 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.
Used X5 & B8 for sale
X5 vs B8 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat use, EV running and lower road tax. The BMW X5 is better if luggage capacity matters, with 650 litres versus 147 litres, and it has the higher 250 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM10,861 less than the BMW X5.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Denza B8 carries seven people, two more than the BMW X5. But the BMW has far more luggage room at 650 litres, against 147 litres in the B8.
