Audi Q5 Sportback vs Denza B5

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Denza B5 opens at $74,990. That makes the Denza B5 the more affordable entry point by $8,602.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $95,399 for the Audi Q5 Sportback and $81,221 for the Denza B5.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Denza B5 by roughly $5,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q5 Sportback and Denza B5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 Sportback and 86% for the Denza B5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q5 Sportback, against 4 on the Denza B5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Denza B5 gets a 15.6-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 Sportback stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B5. The Denza B5 counters with Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7 spd auto to a 2WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Denza B5 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 400kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B5 has the clear power advantage at 400kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B5 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 171mm shorter than the Denza B5 at 4,888mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 470L in the Denza B5, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Denza B5 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 Sportback and $456/year for the Denza B5. That is a $1,169 annual difference in favour of the Denza B5.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B5). The Denza B5 has longer coverage.