Denza B5 vs Honda Accord

The Denza B5 starts from $74,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $57,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $17,090.

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 $81,221 for the Denza B5 and $64,900 for the Honda Accord.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $2,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Denza B5 and Honda Accord hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Denza B5.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B5 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Denza B5 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 400kW and 760Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a AWD layout.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Denza B5 has the clear power advantage at 400kW vs 135kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Denza B5 measures 4,888mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 87mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Denza B5 and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Denza B5) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $598 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). The Denza B5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).