Denza B8 vs GMC Yukon

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 GMC Yukon gets a 16.8-inch display and 11-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B8 stands out with V2L, Devialet audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 GMC Yukon responds with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management making 313kW and 624Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving all four wheels.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 313kW. 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, 142mm shorter than the GMC Yukon at 5,337mm (3,071mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 128kg 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 0.4 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.4 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 fuel for the GMC Yukon about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $826 a year less for the Denza B8. 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 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: the lower starting price ($91,000 against $174,990), more power (425kW against 313kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,822 a year against $3,648).

The GMC Yukon: the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 3,500kg).

The Verdict

Denza B8 scores higher, 69 vs 50

The Denza B8 scores 69 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Denza B8 ahead by 36 points), fuel economy (Denza B8 ahead by 26 points), performance (Denza B8 ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $826 less (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 3 on the GMC Yukon.

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