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BYD Han vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes B Class?

BYD Han vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • marginally 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:

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.

Mercedes B Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,031 £.

B 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 BYD Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is substantially lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 920 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries clearly more – 550 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 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
BYD Han
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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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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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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BYD Han
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
335 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
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 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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