BYD M9 Premium
0/5 (0)
$72,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Denza D9 FWD
0/5 (0)
$85,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

M9 Premium
Overview
D9 FWD
2026
Year
2022 - Present
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Engine
103.36
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Power
—
PHEV
Fuel
Electric
e-CVT
Transmission
Automatic
7
Seating
7

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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M9 Premium
Specification
D9 FWD
—
Battery Capacity
103.36
36.6
Battery Capacity Gross
103.36
BYD Blade Battery (LFP)
Battery Type
LFP
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Electric Range
520 km (OTHER)
22.4
Energy Consumption
—
218
Power
230
315
Torque
360
—
0–100 km/h
9.5
7
AC Charging Power
11
73
DC Fast Charging Power
200
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AC Connector
Type-2
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DC Connector
Ccs2
Yes
V2L
Yes
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V2L Output
6.6
—
Heat Pump
Yes
—
Regenerative Braking
Yes
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
235 / 60 R18
Tyre Size
235 / 60 R18
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Size
18
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
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Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc
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Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Steering Type
Electric power steering
9
Number of Airbags
8
1500
Towing Capacity
—
—
Turning Circle
11.9

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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M9 Premium
Dimension
D9 FWD
5145
Length
5250
1970
Width
1960
1805
Height
1920
3045
Wheelbase
3110
140
Ground Clearance
155
2650
Kerb Weight
2764
470
Boot Space
410
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Boot Space (Seats Folded)
2310

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

PHEV / EV-specific features

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support

Electric vehicle features

M9 Premium
Feature
D9 FWD
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BYD M9 Premium

Pros

  • +Premium large-SUV presence
  • +High-end BYD technology
  • +Spacious luxury SUV accommodation
  • +Strong long-distance touring appeal
  • +Distinctive premium BYD flagship

Cons

  • −Large vehicle footprint
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Urban manoeuvring needs space
  • −Higher running and ownership costs
  • −Large size is less city-friendly

Denza D9 FWD

Pros

  • +520 km WLTC electric range
  • +Premium seven-seat cabin
  • +200 kW DC fast charging
  • +Large 410 L boot
  • +Lower price than D9 AWD

Cons

  • −Slower than D9 AWD
  • −Front-wheel drive only
  • −Very large exterior dimensions
  • −Heavy 2764 kg kerb weight
  • −No published ANCAP rating

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: BYD M9 Premium

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Efficiency: BYD M9 Premium

Leads this comparison on best for efficiency with a score of 55.

Best for Practicality / Space: Denza D9 FWD

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Denza D9 FWD

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD M9 Premium if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Denza D9 FWD if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: BYD M9 Premium leads on value, BYD M9 Premium leads on efficiency and Denza D9 FWD leads on practicality.

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