Verdict
The Denza B8 asks RM16,051 more, but it brings seven seats, a 5,195 mm body and 670 hp from its two motors. Its 100 km EV range is short beside the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's 448 km, and the Hyundai also charges at up to 350 kW DC against 120 kW. The Ioniq 5 N is the sharper performance choice too, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds versus 4.8 seconds. For a Malaysian family needing a third row and petrol-backed plug-in hybrid flexibility, take the B8; for EV range, charging speed and pace, take the Hyundai.
Pick the Denza B8 if seven seats, a 91.5-litre fuel tank and a much larger 5,195 mm SUV matter more than EV range or outright acceleration.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you want 448 km of EV range, 350 kW DC charging and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888.
- EV range: Denza B8 100 km; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 448 km.
- DC charging: Denza B8 120 kW; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 350 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza B8 4.8 seconds; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 3.4 seconds.
- Seating: Denza B8 seven seats; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N five seats.
- Motor output: Denza B8 670 hp and 760 Nm; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp and 740 Nm.
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with a split-folding third row.
- Powered, ventilated, memory and massage front seats.
- Night vision, front foglamps and a full-size spare tyre.
- Costs RM16,051 more.
- 100 km EV range is 348 km shorter.
- 120 kW DC charging is far below 350 kW.
Ioniq 5 N
- 448 km EV range from an 84 kWh battery.
- 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 260 km/h top speed.
- 350 kW DC charging, 3.6 kW V2L and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.
- Only five seats versus the Denza B8's seven.
- Manual-adjustable front seats rather than powered memory and massage seats.
- No night vision, front foglamps or full-size spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM443,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 601 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 740 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 84 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 448 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 3.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,715 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,585 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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B8 vs Ioniq 5 N FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Hyundai Ioniq 5 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is better for EV driving, with 448 km range, 350 kW DC charging and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The Denza B8 is better if you need seven seats and plug-in hybrid fuel backup.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM443,888, so the Denza is RM16,051 more expensive.
Which one is better for carrying a large family?
The Denza B8 is the clear choice: it has seven seats, a 50:50 split-folding third row and a 5,195 mm body. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has five seats and a 60:40 split-folding rear bench.