Land Rover Defender 90 vs Denza B8

The Land Rover Defender 90 starts from $98,400 before on-road costs, while the Denza B8 opens at $91,000. That makes the Denza B8 the more affordable entry point by $7,400.

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 $108,240 and $100,100 respectively.

The Denza B8 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Defender 90, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Denza B8 by roughly $8,885 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Land Rover Defender 90 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 90 stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Denza B8 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 90 measures 4,323mm long on a 2,587mm wheelbase, 872mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Land Rover Defender 90 a 250L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90 and $475/year for the Denza B8. That is a $1,777 annual difference in favour of the Denza B8.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90) vs $475 (Denza B8). The Denza B8 saves you roughly $1,777 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B8). The Denza B8 has longer coverage.