Head-to-head
Denza D9 vs LDV Mifa 9
The Denza D9 starts $18,010 (17%) below the LDV Mifa 9. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · MPV
Denza D9
Mercedes/BYD joint-venture luxury MPV — a 7-seat people-mover with 103.3 kWh BYD Blade battery, 520 km WLTP range, and a cabin that targets the Lexus LM and Hyundai Staria buyers.
- From
- $85,990
- Range
- 520 km
- Battery
- 103.3 kWh
Option B · MPV
LDV Mifa 9
LDV's luxury 7-seat MPV — competes with Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria EV, and Mercedes EQV. 90 kWh battery, 430 km WLTP range, and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
- From
- $104,000
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 90 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Denza D9 and LDV Mifa 9, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Denza D9
The Denza D9 goes 90 km further on a charge (520 vs 430 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Denza D9
The Denza D9 accepts 80 kW more DC peak charging (200 vs 120 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Battery · advantage Denza D9
The Denza D9 carries a 13.3 kWh larger battery (103.3 vs 90 kWh).
- 4
Price · advantage Denza D9
The Denza D9 undercuts the LDV Mifa 9 by $18,010 (17%) on starting price.
- 5
Power · advantage Denza D9
The Denza D9 puts down 50 kW more (230 vs 180 kW).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Denza D9 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $18,010
- ▸ 90 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (9s vs 10.5s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (200 kW vs 120 kW)
Where the LDV Mifa 9 wins
- ▸ Longer warranty (5 years)
Denza D9
What we like
- ✓ Genuine 7-seat luxury MPV layout
- ✓ Huge 103.3 kWh Blade LFP battery
- ✓ Quiet, refined cabin
What we don't
- ✕ Denza dealer footprint is brand new in Australia
- ✕ Pricing climbs sharply for AWD variant
- ✕ No ANCAP rating yet
LDV Mifa 9
What we like
- ✓ 7-seat EV MPV at sub-$110k pricing
- ✓ 5-star Euro NCAP rating
- ✓ Generous 200,000 km battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 430 km WLTP for the battery size
- ✕ 10.5s 0-100 is leisurely
- ✕ LDV brand cachet limits resale
Frequently asked: Denza D9 vs LDV Mifa 9
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Denza D9 or the LDV Mifa 9?
- The Denza D9 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $85,990 versus $104,000 for the LDV Mifa 9, a $18,010 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Denza D9 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 520 km, 90 km further than the LDV Mifa 9's 430 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Denza D9 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 200 kW versus 120 kW for the LDV Mifa 9. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Denza D9 does 0–100 km/h in 9.0 seconds — 1.5 s quicker than the LDV Mifa 9's 10.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Denza D9 better value than the LDV Mifa 9?
- On paper the Denza D9 is $18,010 cheaper AND beats the LDV Mifa 9 on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Denza D9
if…
- ✓ you want to save $18,010 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (90 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.