Nissan Patrol vs Denza B8

The Nissan Patrol starts from $90,600 before on-road costs, while the Denza B8 opens at $91,000. That makes the Nissan Patrol the more affordable entry point by $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 $99,660 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 Nissan Patrol, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Denza B8 by roughly $18,145 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 Nissan Patrol features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Nissan Patrol stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with Apple CarPlay and Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Patrol uses a Petrol producing 298kW and 560Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 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 298kW. In the real-world sprint, the Denza B8 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Patrol measures 5,175mm long on a 3,075mm wheelbase, 20mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Nissan Patrol and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Nissan Patrol a 473L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 7.

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 $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol and $475/year for the Denza B8. That is a $3,629 annual difference in favour of the Denza B8.

Estimated annual total: $4,104 (Nissan Patrol) vs $475 (Denza B8). The Denza B8 saves you roughly $3,629 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B8). The Denza B8 has longer coverage.