Verdict
Just RM10,861 separates them, with the BMW X5 at RM470,800 and the Denza B8 at RM459,939. The Denza is the quicker, more family-focused choice: 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, 7 seats, 100 km of EV range and RM439 annual road tax. But its 147-litre boot is tiny beside the X5’s 650 litres. The BMW counters with 250 km/h, a 2,975-mm wheelbase and air suspension, yet its 5.4-second sprint, five-seat cabin and RM1,637 road tax make the Denza harder to ignore for electrified family duty.
Pick the BMW X5 if you need a 650-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive air suspension in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want seven seats, 100 km of EV range, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 5.4 seconds; Denza B8 4.8 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW X5 250 km/h; Denza B8 180 km/h.
- Seating: BMW X5 five seats; Denza B8 seven seats.
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 litres; Denza B8 147 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X5 RM1,637; Denza B8 RM439.
X5
- 650-litre boot
- 250 km/h top speed
- Adaptive air suspension
- Two fewer seats: five versus the Denza B8’s seven
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.4 seconds versus 4.8 seconds
- RM1,198 higher annual road tax
B8
- Seven-seat cabin
- 100 km EV range with 36.8-kWh battery
- Six-year, 150,000-km warranty
- 147-litre boot versus the BMW X5’s 650 litres
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- 3,305 kg versus 2,240 kg
What the X5 has over the B8
What the B8 has over the X5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The X5's wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the X5: 650 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800 | RM459,939✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,805/mo | RM4,695/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,587 | RM12,272✓ |
| 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 at 5,000 rpm✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 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 | 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 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 | 3 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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Is the BMW X5 or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat use, EV running and outright acceleration, with 100 km EV range and a 4.8-second sprint. Choose the BMW X5 if its 650-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive air suspension matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM10,861 more than the Denza B8. The BMW also carries RM1,637 annual road tax, compared with RM439 for the Denza.
Which has more luggage space, the BMW X5 or Denza B8?
The BMW X5 has vastly more boot space at 650 litres. The Denza B8 has 147 litres, although it adds a third row and seats seven rather than five.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X5 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 X5. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.