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BYD Han vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

BYD Han vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more electric range

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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 C Class Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,560 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers clearly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 409 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

C Class Wagon

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 Mercedes C Class Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BYD Han takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Han

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 C Class Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries significantly more – 565 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is far ahead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
BYD Han
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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 C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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BYD Han
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
11 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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