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BYD Dolphin vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Mercedes EQS?

BYD Dolphin vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Dolphin

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.

BYD Dolphin is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,225 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 493 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes EQS offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 381 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

Dolphin

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin is significantly lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 892 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers substantially more boot space – 610 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
BYD Dolphin
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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BYD Dolphin
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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