Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 against RM625,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, a RM257,198 saving that is partly offset by its RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM455. The Denza is the much faster five-seat choice, with 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The seven-seat EQS SUV trades that pace for 673 km of range, 73 km more than the Denza, plus 22 kW AC charging for home or destination charging.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if 1,140 hp performance, 1,500 kW DC charging and a far lower purchase price matter more than seven seats, range and annual road tax.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of range and 22 kW AC charging, and can accept the RM625,888 price and slower acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Motors and output: Denza Z9 GT has 3 motors with 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; EQS SUV has 2 motors with 355 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds; EQS SUV 6.1 seconds.
- EV range and battery: Denza Z9 GT 600 km from 122.49 kWh; EQS SUV 673 km from 118 kWh.
- Charging: Denza Z9 GT supports 11 kW AC and 1,500 kW DC; EQS SUV supports 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Seating and road tax: Denza Z9 GT has 5 seats and RM9,140 annual road tax; EQS SUV has 7 seats and RM455 road tax.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 1,500 kW DC charging and 4 kW V2L.
- Powered rear seats with extendable leg rests, all power doors and front/rear fridges.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM455.
- 600 km range trails the EQS SUV's 673 km.
- Five seats versus seven, with 11 kW rather than 22 kW AC charging.
EQS SUV
- Seven seats and a sliding, split-folding second row plus split-folding third row.
- 673 km range and 22 kW AC charging.
- 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery warranty and 22-inch wheels.
- Costs RM257,198 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
- 355 hp and a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time are far behind the Denza's 1,140 hp and 2.7 seconds.
- 200 kW DC charging and no V2L, against 1,500 kW and 4 kW respectively.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM625,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 800 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 200 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Yes |
| 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 | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Powered Boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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.
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Z9 GT vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright performance and purchase price, delivering 1,140 hp and 2.7-second acceleration. The EQS SUV is better for family use, with seven seats, 673 km range and much lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM257,198 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
Which one is better for charging and long-distance driving?
The EQS SUV has the longer 673 km range and faster 22 kW AC charging. The Denza Z9 GT has the higher 1,500 kW DC charging rate, while the EQS SUV is rated at 200 kW DC.
