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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes G-Class?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably 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:

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.

BYD ETP3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,970 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 246 km more than the BYD ETP3.

G-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 Mercedes G-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 469 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 984 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is clearly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 845 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries very slightly more – 780 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class comes out clearly ahead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
BYD ETP3
Mercedes G-Class

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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 G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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BYD ETP3
Mercedes G-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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