Denza B8 vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B8 stands out with wireless charging, ventilated seats, V2L, Devialet audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Denza B8 gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 5.0s 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, 300mm longer than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 147L in the Denza B8 and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 1108L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg 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 1.5 m tighter, 12.0 m against 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $541 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 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (Denza B8), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: the lower starting price ($91,000 against $107,000), more power (425kW against 183kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,822 a year against $3,363).

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 147L).

The Verdict

Denza B8 scores higher, 69 vs 60

The Denza B8 scores 69 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 37 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 21 points), fuel economy (Denza B8 ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $541 less (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 147L in the Denza B8, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier. Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 5 on the Ineos Grenadier.

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