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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes A Class?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD ETP3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 948 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 148 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

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 A Class offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is somewhat lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead 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.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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