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BYD Han vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 77,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or BMW X5?

BYD Han vs BMW X5: Key differences

BYD Han

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • barely lighter
  • markedly 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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Han is visibly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,411 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers significantly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 416 km more than the BMW X5.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 offers a bit more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Han

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is barely lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers markedly more boot space – 650 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries significantly more – 705 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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BYD Han
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
BMW
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