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BYD Han vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

BYD Han vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

BYD Han

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,439 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers considerably more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 433 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

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 BYD Han offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers only slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries visibly more – 490 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is clearly superior 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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