Verdict
These are two very different seven-seat executive choices. The Denza B8 is the faster, more powerful plug-in hybrid: 670 hp, 760 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, against the EQV’s 201 hp, 362 Nm and 12.1 seconds. But the Mercedes-Benz EQV’s 90 kWh battery delivers 374 km of EV range, far beyond the B8’s 100 km. For Malaysian family use, the EQV also carries 610 litres behind the third row versus 147 litres, while the B8 brings all-wheel drive and a 120 kW DC charging ceiling.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want 4.8-second performance, all-wheel drive and a petrol back-up beyond its 100 km EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need a pure EV with 374 km range, a 3,200 mm wheelbase and 610 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Denza B8 is a petrol plug-in hybrid with two motors; Mercedes-Benz EQV is an EV with one motor.
- Motor output: Denza B8 has 670 hp and 760 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 201 hp and 362 Nm.
- EV range and battery: Denza B8 has a 36.8 kWh battery and 100 km range; Mercedes-Benz EQV has a 90 kWh battery and 374 km range.
- Performance: Denza B8 does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches 180 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQV takes 12.1 seconds and reaches 160 km/h.
- Practicality: Denza B8 has 147 litres of boot space and a 2,920 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 610 litres and a 3,200 mm wheelbase.
- Charging: Denza B8 supports 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQV supports 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC.
B8
- 670 hp, 760 Nm and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- All-wheel drive and 120 kW DC charging.
- Ventilated, memory and massage front seats; 17.3-inch screen and 18-speaker Devialet audio.
- 100 km EV range versus the EQV’s 374 km.
- 147-litre boot is 463 litres smaller than the EQV’s.
- 150,000 km manufacturer warranty limit versus 200,000 km.
EQV
- 374 km EV range from a 90 kWh battery.
- 610-litre boot and 3,200 mm wheelbase.
- ISOFIX provision for the second and third rows, plus power sliding doors.
- 201 hp and 362 Nm are far below the B8’s 670 hp and 760 Nm.
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time trails the B8 by 7.3 seconds.
- 110 kW DC charging is 10 kW below the B8, and the manufacturer warranty lasts two years versus six.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM450,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 374 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd 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 | LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 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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B8 vs EQV FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The EQV is better for electric range and luggage capacity, with 374 km and 610 litres. The B8 is better for performance and traction, with 670 hp, 760 Nm, 4.8-second acceleration and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939, which is RM9,589 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV at RM450,350.
Which one charges faster?
Both support 11 kW AC charging. The Denza B8 has the higher DC charging rate at 120 kW, compared with 110 kW for the Mercedes-Benz EQV, though the EQV has the much larger 90 kWh battery.
