The Denza D9 is the latest entrant in India’s luxury MPV segment, where it rivals the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. While the D9 and M9 are all-electric, the Vellfire uses a petrol-hybrid powertrain. Here, we compare their dimensions, powertrain specifications and prices to see how they stack up on paper.
Denza D9 vs rivals: Dimensions
The MG is the longest and widest, while the Toyota is the tallest
The MG M9 leads in length, width and wheelbase, while the Denza D9 is slightly smaller on all three counts. The Toyota Vellfire is the shortest and narrowest, but is the tallest MPV here. The D9 also gets smaller 18-inch wheels, compared to the larger wheels offered by its rivals.
Denza D9 vs rivals: Powertrain
The D9 leads on power and battery capacity, while the Vellfire has the lowest output
The Denza D9 leads on power, producing 462hp and 365Nm from its single electric motor. It also gets the largest battery here, at 115.07kWh, with a claimed NEDC range of 730km and supports DC fast charging, with a claimed 10-97 percent charge time of 9 minutes. The MG M9 uses a smaller 90kWh battery and produces 245hp and 350Nm, with a much smaller claimed range of 548km.
The Toyota Vellfire meanwhile uses a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain, producing 193hp and 240Nm. It is paired with an e-CVT gearbox and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.28kpl. All three MPVs are front-wheel drive.
Denza D9 vs rivals: Prices
The MG M9 has the lowest starting price, while the Vellfire is the most expensive
The MG M9 has the lowest starting price of the three, undercutting the Denza D9 by Rs 10.06 lakh. The D9, in turn, is priced Rs 30 lakh lower than the entry-level Toyota Vellfire. At the top end, the Vellfire costs Rs 1.3 crore, making it the most expensive MPV in this comparison.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Uday Singh
Suraj Viswanathan
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