Compare performance (398 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or BYD Tang?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW X3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,600 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 442 km more than the BMW X3.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers very slightly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is visibly lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The BYD Tang is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.
detailsThe BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
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Price
64,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
570 kg
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Payload
575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 398 HP
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Power HP
517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
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Torque
680 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
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Power kW
380 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BYD
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