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Denza D9 vs Lexus ES 500e

The D9 is ₹1.20 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹90 Lakh against ₹91.2 Lakh ex-showroom. Updated 15 Nov 2026.

Denza

D9

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Lexus

ES 500e

From ₹91.2 Lakh
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Denza D9D9 EV · ₹90 Lakh
Lexus ES 500eES 500e Luxury · ₹91.2 Lakh

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

D9 ₹90 Lakh (ahead)
ES 500e ₹91.2 Lakh

D9 ₹1.20 lakh cheaper

Airbags

D9 9 airbags (ahead)
ES 500e 8 airbags

No crash ratings yet

Range

D9 730 km (ahead)
ES 500e 580 km

Claimed

Power

D9 456 bhp (ahead)
ES 500e 252 kW

Torque 365 vs 438 Nm

Pick the D9 for the lower price, more airbags, more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹90 Lakh
₹91.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.04 Crore
₹1.05 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,74,113 a month
₹1,76,428 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
456 bhp
252 kW
Torque
365 Nm
438 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
730 km
580 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric MPV (luxury people mover)
Five-seat full-electric luxury sedan
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+2+3 layout)
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle
Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)
Battery Capacity
115.07 kWh
74.68 kWh lithium-ion with integrated water cooling
Battery Chemistry
BYD Blade Battery (LFP), Cell-to-Body structure
Lithium-ion
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec (claimed)
5.5 s

Transmission

Transmission
Not listed
Automatic

Range & Charging

AC Charging
Up to 11 kW AC, three-phase
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking fitted; individual modes not published
Not listed
DC Fast Charging
Not listed
10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes on a 150 kW charger, with the battery at 25 degrees C at the start

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with frequency selective damping
McPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Wheels
18-inch alloy wheels
21-inch aero wheels (aluminium frame with a resin aero cover)
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
235/45 R21
Steering
Not listed
Electric power steering

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,250 mm
5,145 mm (Lexus quotes this under gross vehicle mass condition)
Width
1,960 mm
1,920 mm
Height
1,900 mm
1,575 mm
Wheelbase
3,110 mm
2,950 mm
Kerb Weight
2,915 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
689 L minimum, 2,436 L maximum
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
158 mm (unladen)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
ADAS
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS); Denza India has not detailed individual features beyond the launch announcement
Yes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitor
Camera
360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor
Panoramic View Monitor with a 3D view
TPMS
Yes
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
8 SRS airbags
Cruise Control
Not listed
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Tracing Assist
Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front and rear
Stability Control
Not listed
Yes ESC
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch digital driver display
12.3-inch uniquely shaped LCD meter (TAZUNA cockpit)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Yes
Audio System
16-speaker Devialet sound system
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Panoramic
Upholstery
Nappa leather across all three rows
Leatherette
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Fitted
Climate Control
Not listed
Automatic 2-zone air conditioning with nanoeX ion generator
Touchscreen
Not listed
14-inch touchscreen
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
Yes remote AC, live location, remote lock, emergency call
Seat Features
Not listed
Ventilated front seats, powered front seats, heated front and rear seats
Keyless Entry
Not listed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes
Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED headlights with daytime running lights
Slim twin L-signature LED headlamps (DRL and indicators) with cornering lamps
Tail Lights
Not listed
LED

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port
Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC
Not listed
Standard Warranty
6 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first
8 years or 2,00,000 km, as listed by Lexus India
Battery Warranty
8 years or 1.6 lakh km, whichever comes first
Up to 8 years

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹90 Lakh
₹91.2 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

D9 EV₹90 Lakh ES 500e Luxury₹91.2 Lakh ES 500e ₹1.20 lakh more

On-road price by city

D9 D9 EV against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury

MumbaiD9 ₹1.26 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh
ES 500e ₹95.89 Lakh

PuneD9 ₹1.26 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh
ES 500e ₹95.89 Lakh

New DelhiD9 ₹1.38 lakh less

D9 ₹1.04 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.05 Crore

BengaluruD9 ₹1.38 lakh less

D9 ₹1.04 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.05 Crore

ChennaiD9 ₹1.26 lakh less

D9 ₹94.65 Lakh
ES 500e ₹95.91 Lakh

HyderabadD9 ₹1.26 lakh less

D9 ₹94.68 Lakh
ES 500e ₹95.94 Lakh

AhmedabadD9 ₹1.33 lakh less

D9 ₹1 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.01 Crore

KolkataD9 ₹1.26 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh
ES 500e ₹95.89 Lakh

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the D9 or the ES 500e?

The D9, by ₹1.20 lakh on the versions compared here: D9 D9 EV at ₹90 Lakh against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury at ₹91.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.04 Crore against ₹1.05 Crore.

Which has more range?

The D9 claims 730 km against 580 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The D9: not crash-tested yet. The ES 500e: not crash-tested yet. The D9 has 9 airbags and the ES 500e 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The D9 D9 EV makes 456 bhp and 365 Nm and the ES 500e ES 500e Luxury makes 252 kW and 438 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The D9 is 105 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,74,113 a month for the D9 and ₹1,76,428 for the ES 500e, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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