BMW iX vs Denza B8

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BMW iX at 5 stars (2021) and the Denza B8 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 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 BMW iX and 86% for the Denza B8, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, 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 BMW iX stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with ventilated seats, V2L, Devialet audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Denza B8 offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 3-zone in the Denza B8.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 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 300kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 230mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the BMW iX a 353L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 0.8 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Denza B8 about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX: the bigger boot with the seats up (500L against 147L).

The Denza B8: the lower starting price ($91,000 against $142,900), more power (425kW against 300kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,500kg).

The Verdict

Level at 69: here's what splits them

The BMW iX and Denza B8 are level on the CarSorted Score at 69 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: value (Denza B8 ahead by 12 points), reliability (BMW iX ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 500L in the BMW iX, 147L in the Denza B8. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX, 6 on the Denza B8.

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