Denza B5 vs Mercedes G63 AMG
The BYD Denza B5, proves the stupidity of wannabe gangsters who buy the G wagen, in 5 key attributes. First, is the ridiculous difference in price. The Denza B5 starts from thirty three thousand US dollars in China. The G 63 AMG retails for 320 grand, almost ten times the price of the Denza. But what about other countries? Starting with Australia, where the Denza B5 is already on its way, its price will be around 5 thousand aussie dollars above the Shark 6. That means roughly sixty two thousand. The G 63 costs six times more than that! Coming to the UK, the Denza B5 would retail for approximately ten thousand pounds more than the Seal U Plugin hybrid, that is fifty grand. Simply going by the logic of Seal U, known as Sealion six in Australia, that retails for ten thousand aussie dollars, less than the Shark 6 pickup. That would still be one-fourth of the price of the German brute. As for the US, don't expect the Denza B5 to arrive anytime soon, thanks to the tariffs. So now, lets delve into the reasons why the G wagen commands such a premium pricing over the Denza. It must be more powerful than the Denza, right? Wrong! The Denza is actually a hundred h-p more powerful than the G class. Although, the acceleration of the Denza is a little bit slower, due to a higher kerb weight. However, if you see the efficiency, the Denza simply blows the G 63 out of the water! The G63 struggles to deliver 19 mpg. Link to long-term test data in the pinned comment. The Denza, on the other hand, is almost twice as efficient as the Mercedes. How on earth is that even possible? Well, the answer lies in the Denza's hybrid powertrain. It is basically propelled by two electric motors giving 650 horsepower. Plus, there's a 1.5 liter petrol engine, that works as a range extender. The Denza has a 32 kilowatt hour battery, on board, that can be charged at home. It gives the Denza, a real-world range of over hundred kilometers on battery alone. That means your daily commute won't even need the engine to be cranked up. Most plug-in hybrid car owners already report less than five visits to the petrol station, in the entire year. In terms of size, the Denza is more or less similar to the G wagen. However in terms of features, the cheaper Denza, is actually leagues ahead of the Mercedes. Forget the G 63's active dampers, the Denza has fully adjustable hydraulic suspension, which can raise its ground clearance to 310 mm, at the flick of a switch. The electronics are also, two-levels above the Merc. Refer the video description and the pinned comment for a list of standout features of both the vehicles.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/g-class/106375/long-term-test-review-mercedes-amg-g-63