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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes EQA?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQA

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,254 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers substantially more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 243 km more than the BYD ETP3.

EQA

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 Mercedes EQA offers significantly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers considerably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 210 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 EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is visibly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries substantially more – 780 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA 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.

from £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 km
BYD ETP3
Mercedes EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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BYD ETP3
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
476 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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