Denza D9 vs MG M9 EV

The M9 EV is ₹10.05 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹79.95 Lakh against ₹90 Lakh ex-showroom. Updated 15 Nov 2026.

Denza

D9

From ₹90 Lakh

D9 version

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MG Motor

M9 EV

From ₹79.95 Lakh

M9 EV version

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Only differences

Denza D9D9 EV · ₹90 Lakh

MG M9 EVPresidential Limousine · ₹79.95 Lakh

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

D9 ₹90 Lakh

M9 EV ₹79.95 Lakh (ahead)

M9 EV ₹10.05 lakh cheaper

Airbags

D9 9 airbags (ahead)

M9 EV 7 airbags

No crash ratings yet

Range

D9 730 km (ahead)

M9 EV 548 km

Claimed

Power

D9 456 bhp (ahead)

M9 EV 245 PS

Torque 365 vs 350 Nm

Boot

D9 689 litres

M9 EV 1,720 litres (ahead)

Length 5,250 vs 5,270 mm

Versions

D9 1

M9 EV 2 (ahead)

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

Pick the M9 EV for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹90 Lakh

₹79.95 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.04 Crore

₹92.08 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,74,113 a month

₹1,54,715 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

456 bhp

245 PS

Torque

365 Nm

350 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

730 km

548 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Electric MPV (luxury people mover)

Ultra-Luxury Electric 3-Row MPV

Seating Capacity

7 Seats (2+2+3 layout)

7 Seats (First-Class Airline Suite)

Fuel Type

Not listed

Electric

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted with High Efficiency

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)

Battery Capacity

115.07 kWh

90 kWh NMC Battery Pack (MG's brochure gives only this figure, no separate gross capacity is published)

Battery Chemistry

BYD Blade Battery (LFP), Cell-to-Body structure

NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (CATL High-Energy Cells, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure)

0-100 km/h

8.5 sec (claimed)

9.2 sec (0-100 km/h)

Top Speed

Not listed

180 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Transmission

Not listed

Automatic

Range & Charging

AC Charging

Up to 11 kW AC, three-phase

11 kW AC Fast Charger: 0-100% in approximately 10 hours

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking fitted; individual modes not published

3-Stage Multi-Mode Smart Regenerative Braking with Steering Wheel Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode

DC Fast Charging

Not listed

160 kW DC Fast Charging: approximately 90 minutes (MG's brochure does not specify the charge window/percentage for this figure)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 330 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard

Front Suspension

MacPherson strut with frequency selective damping

MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Dampers (Ultra-Smooth Gliding Ride)

Wheels

18-inch alloy wheels

19-inch Aerodynamic Low-Drag Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

235/60 R18

235/55 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial

Steering

Not listed

Electric power steering

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

5,250 mm

5,270 mm (Massive 5.3-meter ultra-luxury presence)

Width

1,960 mm

2,000 mm

Height

1,900 mm

1,840 mm

Wheelbase

3,110 mm

3,200 mm (Massive 3.2-meter luxury limousine wheelbase)

Kerb Weight

2,915 kg

2,410 kg

Boot Space

689 L minimum, 2,436 L maximum

Up to 1,720 litres maximum (third row fully forward and folded down, per MG's brochure); all-rows-up and third-row-folded-only figures not published

Ground Clearance

Not listed

150 mm

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

No crash-test rating has been published for this model.

Not tested in this form. The same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022). ANCAP gave the same car, sold in Australia as the LDV Mifa 9, 5 stars in 2022.

ADAS

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS); Denza India has not detailed individual features beyond the launch announcement

Level 2+ ADAS (Full Autonomous Driving Suite with 15 Features: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Centering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Speed Limit Assist)

Camera

360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes

Yes Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts

Airbags

Not listed

7 Airbags (per MG's official brochure; the previous 8-airbag description could not be re-confirmed)

Stability Control

Not listed

Yes Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold

ISOFIX

Not listed

Yes 2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX

Hill Assist

Not listed

Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Instrument Cluster

10.25-inch digital driver display

10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with Full Navigation View

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Audio System

16-speaker Devialet sound system

12-Speaker Premium Hi-Fi Sound System with Subwoofer & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio

Sunroof

Panoramic glass roof

Dual Panoramic Glass Sunroofs with Independent Front & Rear Electric Sunblinds

Upholstery

Nappa leather across all three rows

Leather and suede

Touchscreen

Not listed

12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System + 12.3-inch Front Passenger Display Screen + 10.25-inch Digital Driver Display under continuous panoramic dashboard

Connected Car Tech

Not listed

MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 100+ Features, SOTA Updates, Remote VIP Lounge Controls

Seat Features

Not listed

First-Class Executive Airline Seats: 2nd-Row Ultra-Luxury Captain Chairs with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, 180° Full Recline, 10-Point Massage Programs, Heating, Ventilation, Detachable Touchscreen Controllers & Retractable Aluminum Tables + 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory

Climate Control

Not listed

3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Air Quality Purification & Independent Ceiling Air Vents for all 3 rows

Wireless Charger

Not listed

Yes Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats

Cruise Control

Not listed

Adaptive

Keyless Entry

Not listed

Yes

Rear AC Vents

Not listed

Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED headlights with daytime running lights

Full LED Matrix Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar

Tail Lights

Not listed

Continuous Full-Width 3D Geometric LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome Light Guide

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port

Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC

Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter, 400V Architecture)

Standard Warranty

6 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty

Battery Warranty

8 years or 1.6 lakh km, whichever comes first

8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹90 Lakh

₹79.95 Lakh to ₹84.94 Lakh

Colours

4 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 Couture Edition₹84.94 Lakh M9 EV ₹5.06 lakh less

On-road price by city

D9 D9 EV against M9 EV Presidential Limousine

MumbaiM9 EV ₹10.54 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh

M9 EV ₹84.09 Lakh

PuneM9 EV ₹10.54 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh

M9 EV ₹84.09 Lakh

New DelhiM9 EV ₹11.55 lakh less

D9 ₹1.04 Crore

M9 EV ₹92.08 Lakh

BengaluruM9 EV ₹11.55 lakh less

D9 ₹1.04 Crore

M9 EV ₹92.1 Lakh

ChennaiM9 EV ₹10.54 lakh less

D9 ₹94.65 Lakh

M9 EV ₹84.11 Lakh

HyderabadM9 EV ₹10.54 lakh less

D9 ₹94.68 Lakh

M9 EV ₹84.14 Lakh

AhmedabadM9 EV ₹11.14 lakh less

D9 ₹1 Crore

M9 EV ₹88.89 Lakh

KolkataM9 EV ₹10.54 lakh less

D9 ₹94.63 Lakh

M9 EV ₹84.09 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 M9 EV?

The M9 EV, by ₹10.05 lakh on the versions compared here: D9 D9 EV at ₹90 Lakh against M9 EV Presidential Limousine at ₹79.95 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.04 Crore against ₹92.08 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The D9 claims 730 km against 548 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The D9: not crash-tested yet. The M9 EV: not tested in this form; the same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The D9 has 9 airbags and the M9 EV 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The D9 D9 EV makes 456 bhp and 365 Nm and the M9 EV Presidential Limousine makes 245 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M9 EV is 20 mm longer. Boot space is 689 litres in the D9 and 1,720 litres in the M9 EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,74,113 a month for the D9 and ₹1,54,715 for the M9 EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.