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Denza Z9 GT vs Lexus ES 500e

The ES 500e is ₹65.80 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹91.2 Lakh against ₹1.57 Crore ex-showroom. Updated 15 Nov 2026.

Denza

Z9 GT

From ₹1.57 Crore
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Lexus

ES 500e

From ₹91.2 Lakh
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Denza Z9 GTZ9 GT AWD · ₹1.57 Crore
Lexus ES 500eES 500e Luxury · ₹91.2 Lakh

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

Z9 GT ₹1.57 Crore
ES 500e ₹91.2 Lakh (ahead)

ES 500e ₹65.80 lakh cheaper

Airbags

Z9 GT 9 airbags (ahead)
ES 500e 8 airbags

No crash ratings yet

Range

Z9 GT 670 km (ahead)
ES 500e 580 km

Claimed

Power

Z9 GT 1,156 PS (ahead)
ES 500e 252 kW

Torque 1,210 vs 438 Nm

Pick the Z9 GT for more airbags, more range and more power.

Pick the ES 500e for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.57 Crore
₹91.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.81 Crore
₹1.05 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,03,406 a month
₹1,76,428 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
1,156 PS
252 kW
Torque
1,210 Nm
438 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
670 km
580 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric shooting-brake sedan
Five-seat full-electric luxury sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
One AC asynchronous motor at the front, two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear
Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)
Battery Capacity
122.49 kWh
74.68 kWh lithium-ion with integrated water cooling
0-100 km/h
2.7 sec (claimed)
5.5 s
Top Speed
270 kmph
Not listed
Battery Chemistry
Not listed
Lithium-ion

Transmission

Transmission
Not listed
Automatic

Range & Charging

AC Charging
Up to 11 kW AC
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
Steering
Rear-wheel steering, electric power assist, 5.35 m turning radius
Electric power steering
Wheels
20-inch alloy wheels
21-inch aero wheels (aluminium frame with a resin aero cover)
Front Suspension
Not listed
McPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-link
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/45 R21

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,180 mm
5,145 mm (Lexus quotes this under gross vehicle mass condition)
Width
1,990 mm
1,920 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,575 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
2,950 mm
Boot Space
495 L
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
ADAS suite with six radars front and rear and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor; Denza does not state an ADAS level
Yes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitor
Camera
360-Degree Camera
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

Drive Modes
Multiple drive modes, plus Crab Walk and Pencil Compass Turn manoeuvring aids
4 modes plus a Custom mode
Seats
Leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel, power driver's seat with memory
Semi-aniline leather, heating and ventilation for the driver and front passenger, rear seats with trunk pass-through
Wireless Charger
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
12.3-inch uniquely shaped LCD meter (TAZUNA cockpit)
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Fitted
Audio System
Not listed
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound
Climate Control
Not listed
Automatic 2-zone air conditioning with nanoeX ion generator
Touchscreen
Not listed
14-inch touchscreen
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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
Upholstery
Not listed
Leatherette
Keyless Entry
Not listed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes
Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

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

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port
AC and 1,500 kW DC Flash charging
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 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first
Up to 8 years

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.57 Crore
₹91.2 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
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

Z9 GT AWD₹1.57 Crore ES 500e Luxury₹91.2 Lakh ES 500e ₹65.80 lakh less

On-road price by city

Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury

MumbaiES 500e ₹69.00 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
ES 500e ₹95.89 Lakh

PuneES 500e ₹69.00 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
ES 500e ₹95.89 Lakh

New DelhiES 500e ₹75.58 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.05 Crore

BengaluruES 500e ₹75.58 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.05 Crore

ChennaiES 500e ₹69.00 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
ES 500e ₹95.91 Lakh

HyderabadES 500e ₹69.00 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
ES 500e ₹95.94 Lakh

AhmedabadES 500e ₹72.94 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.74 Crore
ES 500e ₹1.01 Crore

KolkataES 500e ₹69.00 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
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 Z9 GT or the ES 500e?

The ES 500e, by ₹65.80 lakh on the versions compared here: Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD at ₹1.57 Crore against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury at ₹91.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.81 Crore against ₹1.05 Crore.

Which has more range?

The Z9 GT claims 670 km against 580 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Z9 GT: not crash-tested yet. The ES 500e: not crash-tested yet. The Z9 GT has 9 airbags and the ES 500e 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD makes 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm and the ES 500e ES 500e Luxury makes 252 kW and 438 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Z9 GT is 35 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,03,406 a month for the Z9 GT 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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