The Z9 GT is Denza’s take on a luxury performance EV. Its arrival marks the comeback of the estate bodystyle to the Indian car market after the discontinuation of the Volvo V90 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain several years ago. Priced at Rs 1.56 crore, the Z9 GT is the most affordable ticket to hypercar levels of performance. Here, we’ve compared its on-paper specifications and price with its closest rival, the Porsche Taycan Turbo.
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Dimensions
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Dimensions | |||
Denza Z9 GT | Porsche Taycan Turbo | Difference | |
Length (mm) | 5,180 | 4,963 | +217 |
Width (mm) | 1,990 | 1,966 | +24 |
Height (mm) | 1,490 | 1,379 | +111 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 3,125 | 2,900 | +225 |
Boot space (litres) | 495 | 366
| 129 |
Wheel size (inches) | 20-inch | 19-20-inch | - |
In terms of overall size, the Z9 GT outdoes the Taycan Turbo in every dimension. It is 217mm longer, 24mm wider, 111mm taller, and has a 225mm longer wheelbase. It gets the larger boot as well, bringing an additional 129 litres of capacity. However, the Taycan offers 19- and 20-inch rims as opposed to only 20-inch on the Z9 GT.
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Powertrain, performance and range
Much more powerful Denza claims to deliver quicker performance
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Powertrain, performance and range | ||
Denza Z9 GT | Porsche Taycan Turbo | |
Battery size (kWh) | 122.49kWh | 105kWh |
WLTP-claimed range (km) | 600 | 637 |
e-motor setup | Front and rear | Front and rear |
Max power (hp) | 1,156 | 884 |
Max torque (Nm) | 1,210 | 890 |
0-100kph time (seconds) | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Top speed | 270kph | 260kph |
Drive layout | AWD | AWD |
The Denza D9 is equipped with a larger 122.49 kWh battery pack in contrast to a 105kWh unit on the Taycan Turbo. A front and rear e-motor setup and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) layout are common on both models. In terms of power, the Z9 GT is ahead of the Taycan. The former produces 272hp and 320Nm more than the latter. Despite the additional power, the Z9 GT and Taycan Turbo claim an identical 2.7 seconds to 100kph from standstill. However, the Z9 GT tops out slightly higher at 270kph in comparison to the Taycan Turbo’s 260kph top speed.
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Charging support and times
DC charging speed on Z9 much superior than the Taycan’s
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Charging support and times | ||
Denza Z9 GT | Porsche Taycan Turbo | |
Battery size (kWh) | 122.49 | 105 |
AC charging support (kW) | 11 | 11 |
AC charging time (0-100 percent) | TBC | 9 hours |
DC charging support (kW) | 1,500 | 320 |
DC charging time | 9 minutes (10-97 percent) | 33 minutes (10-80 percent) |
Both models support 11kW of AC charging. Though BYD hasn’t confirmed the claimed AC charging time for the Z9 GT, it is likely to take longer to top up than the Taycan Turbo, owing to its larger battery pack. However, when it comes to DC charging, the Z9 GT’s 1,500kW support is way ahead of the Porsche’s.
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Price
Taycan is dearer by Rs 1.17 crore
Denza Z9 GT vs Porsche Taycan Turbo: Price | |||
Denza Z9 GT | Porsche Taycan Turbo | Difference | |
Price (Rs) | 1.57 crore | 2.74 crore | 1.17 crore |
At Rs 1.57 crore, the Denza Z9 GT is priced quite affordably in comparison to the Porsche Taycan. A difference of over Rs 1.1 crore exists between the two models. Notably, the Z9 GT is sold in one fully loaded variant with all features. In contrast, the Porsche Taycan Turbo will add more premium to its base price because of the optional extras on offer.
To conclude, the Denza Z9 GT feels like a performance bargain on paper. It’s not only more powerful than the Porsche Taycan Turbo, but it also comes fully loaded with kit without demanding an additional premium.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.