Denza B8 vs GAC Aion V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Denza B8 and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Denza B8 and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, 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 Denza B8 features a 17.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B8 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Devialet audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Denza B8 gets leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc. Climate control is 3-zone in the Denza B8 and 2-zone in the GAC Aion V.

Drivetrain

The Denza B8 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 425kW and 760Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Denza B8 measures 5,195mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 590mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 147L in the Denza B8 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 280L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid) and electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), 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: 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 150kW).

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $91,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 147L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 6).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 69

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Denza B8's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 48 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 25 points). Boot space with the seats up: 147L in the Denza B8, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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