Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
D9 FWD
Overview
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
2022 - Present
Year
2025 - Present
103.36
Engine
1991
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Power
140
Electric
Fuel
PHEV
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
7
Seating
7
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
Best comparable values are highlighted in green.
D9 FWD
Specification
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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Engine Capacity
1991
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Engine Code
4B20J2
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Cylinder Configuration
Inline
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
103.36
Battery Capacity
—
103.36
Battery Capacity Gross
—
LFP
Battery Type
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520 km (OTHER)
Electric Range
—
230
Power
140
360
Torque
320
9.5
0–100 km/h
—
—
Top Speed
180
11
AC Charging Power
6.6
200
DC Fast Charging Power
35
Type-2
AC Connector
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Ccs2
DC Connector
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Yes
V2L
Yes
6.6
V2L Output
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Yes
Heat Pump
—
Yes
Regenerative Braking
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
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Fuel Economy Combined
6.0
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Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 60 R18
Tyre Size
225 / 60 R18
18
Wheel Size
18
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
8
Number of Airbags
8
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Towing Capacity
0
11.9
Turning Circle
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Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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D9 FWD
Dimension
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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Fuel Tank Capacity
56
5250
Length
5212
1960
Width
1893
1920
Height
1823
3110
Wheelbase
3070
155
Ground Clearance
143
2764
Kerb Weight
2420
410
Boot Space
280
2310
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
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Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
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
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G
PHEV / EV-specific features
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support
Electric vehicle features
D9 FWD
Feature
M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
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
GAC M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
Pros
- +Flagship luxury equipment
- +Premium semi-aniline leather seating
- +Built-in refrigerator and rear screen
- +Strong 274 kW PHEV performance
- +106 km electric-only range
Cons
- −Highest price in the M8 range
- −Not rated for towing
- −Front-wheel drive only
- −Large 5212 mm body
- −No ANCAP rating yet
Which one should you buy?
Best for Performance: GAC M8 PHEV Luxury Plus
System power around 274 kW supports a solid performance score. Combined system power is prioritised for plug-in hybrid scoring.
Best for Value: Denza D9 FWD
Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.
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 Denza D9 FWD if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Bottom Line: GAC M8 PHEV Luxury Plus leads on performance, Denza D9 FWD leads on value and Denza D9 FWD leads on practicality.
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