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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes SL Class?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
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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 SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,084 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 221 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL 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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 1,240 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 SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is a bit lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries considerably more – 780 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 405 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 is decisively 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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