Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 costs RM2,333 more than the RM459,939 Denza B8, yet the ownership maths diverges sharply: annual road tax is RM1,632 against RM439. The Q7’s 333 hp/500 Nm 3.0-litre V6 and air suspension bring a 770-litre boot, useful for seven-seat family duties. The Denza counters with 670 hp and 760 Nm from two motors, a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range and a quicker 4.8-second sprint. Its 147-litre boot is the major practical compromise.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need the far larger 770-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive air suspension with all-wheel steering.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want 100 km of EV range, 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace and much lower RM439 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Denza B8 motors 670 hp and 760 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds and 250 km/h; Denza B8 4.8 seconds and 180 km/h.
- EV system: Audi Q7 has no stated battery capacity or EV range; Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km EV range.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Denza B8 147 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Denza B8 RM439.
Q7
- 770-litre boot with all seven seats
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering
- Matrix LED headlamps, head-up display and navigation
- RM1,193 higher annual road tax
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 4.8 seconds
- No stated EV range, battery capacity or charging capability
B8
- 100 km EV range from a 36.8-kWh battery
- 670 hp and 760 Nm from two motors
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty plus eight-year battery cover
- 147-litre boot is 623 litres smaller
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- Single-zone rear climate control versus the Q7’s dual-zone system
What the Q7 has over the B8
What the B8 has over the Q7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Q7's wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Q7: 770 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM439✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,720/mo | RM4,695/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,366 | RM12,272✓ |
| 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 at 5,200 rpm✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 9 (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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Q7 vs B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for electric running, acceleration and road tax, with 100 km EV range and a 4.8-second sprint. The Audi Q7 is the better seven-seat load carrier, thanks to its 770-litre boot versus 147 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM2,333 more than the Denza B8. That small purchase-price gap is followed by a much larger annual road-tax gap: RM1,632 for the Q7 and RM439 for the B8.
Can the Denza B8 be charged quickly?
Yes. The Denza B8 supports 11 kW AC charging and up to 120 kW DC charging, feeding its 36.8-kWh battery. No battery capacity, EV range or charging rate is stated for the Audi Q7.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Q7 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the B8 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The B8 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Q7. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.