Hyundai Palisade vs Denza B5

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $76,500 before on-road costs, while the Denza B5 opens at $74,990. That makes the Denza B5 the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,150 and $82,489 respectively.

The Denza B5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Hyundai Palisade, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Denza B5 by roughly $7,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Denza B5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai Palisade packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Denza B5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

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

The Hyundai Palisade stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Denza B5. The Denza B5 counters with Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 245kW and 460Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Denza B5 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 400kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B5 has the clear power advantage at 400kW vs 245kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 5,065mm long on a 2,970mm wheelbase, 177mm longer than the Denza B5 at 4,888mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Hyundai Palisade and 470L in the Denza B5, giving the Denza B5 a 170L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade and $456/year for the Denza B5. That is a $1,482 annual difference in favour of the Denza B5.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade) vs $456 (Denza B5). The Denza B5 saves you roughly $1,482 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B5). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.