BYD Leopard 5 vs Denza B5 in the UAE: is it the same car?
Leopard 5 and Denza B5 are the same BYD model under two names. What actually differs in the UAE: seller, price, screen software, warranty and output figures, with sources.
Short answer
Yes, it is the same model. BYD sells it in China as the Fangchengbao Bao 5, which most people call the Leopard 5, and since 2025 it has been exported under the Denza brand as the B5. In the UAE the Denza B5 is the official version, sold through Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility from AED 174,900. A car sold as a Leopard 5 in the UAE is usually an imported Chinese market car. The powertrain and battery are the same; what changes is who sells and supports it, the screen software, the price and the warranty.
Side by side
| Leopard 5 (imported) | Denza B5 (official UAE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Badge | Fangchengbao (Leopard) | Denza |
| Who sells it | Independent importers and dealers | Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility |
| Price | About AED 153,000 to 196,000 in listings | Deluxe from AED 174,900, Flagship from AED 199,900 |
| Powertrain | 1.5 litre turbo petrol plus two electric motors (DMO) | Same DMO system |
| Battery | 31.8 kWh Blade LFP | 31.8 kWh Blade LFP |
| Electric range | About 100 km WLTC | About 100 km WLTC |
| Output | 505 kW and 760 Nm (China specification) | Sources differ: DriveArabia lists 505 kW and 760 Nm, the iCarTea launch report says 425 hp and 760 Nm |
| Screen software | Chinese market software; check languages and apps before buying | DiLink with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and over the air updates, per the launch report |
| Warranty | Depends on the seller; get it in writing | Through the official distributor; confirm the terms with them |
Why the screen matters most for owners
The question I get most from Leopard 5 owners is how to add apps to the screen. My Reel on adding apps by USB passed 111,000 views, and most of the questions came from people with imported cars. The official Denza B5 is reported to support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which covers maps, music and messages from your phone without installing anything on the car.
If you are buying an imported Leopard 5, sit in the car and check the screen languages, which apps are installed, and whether phone mirroring works, before you pay.
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the official Denza B5 if dealer support, a clear warranty, phone mirroring and over the air updates matter most to you.
- An imported Leopard 5 can cost less, but check who honours the warranty, where it gets serviced and what the screen software supports.
- Either way, ask for the exact market specification and output figure in writing, because sources and versions differ.
Questions
Is the BYD Leopard 5 the same as the Denza B5?
Yes. Both are the same BYD model (Fangchengbao Bao 5). In China it carries the Fangchengbao badge; in export markets, including the UAE, it is sold as the Denza B5.
How much is the Denza B5 in the UAE?
The official Denza B5 starts from AED 174,900 for the Deluxe and AED 199,900 for the Flagship. Imported Leopard 5 listings ranged from about AED 153,000 to 196,000 in November 2026.
Does the Denza B5 have Apple CarPlay?
The UAE launch report from iCarTea says the Denza B5 runs DiLink with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Check the car you are buying, because an imported Leopard 5 may run different software.
Is the Denza B5 less powerful than the Leopard 5?
Not necessarily. DriveArabia lists 505 kW and 760 Nm for the UAE Denza B5, the same as the China specification, while the iCarTea launch report says 425 hp. Australian versions are rated at 400 kW. Ask the dealer for the figure on the exact car.