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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
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Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
521 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,325 kg
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Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
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Length
4,995 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,910 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Height
1,495 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
335 kg
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Payload
515 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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