Audi Q8 e-tron vs Denza B8

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q8 e-tron at 5 stars (2019) and the Denza B8 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2019 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q8 e-tron and 86% for the Denza B8, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron, against 7 on the Denza B8.

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

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with head-up display, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with ventilated seats, V2L and Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q8 e-tron uses a Electric producing 250kW and 664Nm of torque, sent through a two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 250kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q8 e-tron measures 4,915mm long on a 2,928mm wheelbase, 280mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 422L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Denza B8's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q8 e-tron) and 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q8 e-tron: the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 147L).

The Denza B8: the lower starting price ($91,000 against $140,600), more power (425kW against 250kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q8 e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 69

The Audi Q8 e-tron scores 71 to the Denza B8's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 15 points), value (Denza B8 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, 147L in the Denza B8. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q8 e-tron, 6 on the Denza B8.

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