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BYD Atto 3 vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Mercedes B Class?

BYD Atto 3 vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Atto 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes B Class is very slightly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 291 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 427 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is visibly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers moderately more torque with 560 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is noticeably lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class offers barely more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 102 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries markedly more – 550 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £33,400
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 510 km
BYD Atto 3
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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BYD Atto 3
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
223 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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