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BYD Han vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes EQS?

BYD Han vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Han is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,740 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 295 km more than the BYD Han.

EQS

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 EQS offers marginally more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers slightly more torque with 858 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 158 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, BYD Han is marginally lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,545 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more boot space – 610 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries considerably 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 EQS is decisively ahead 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 £93,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 790 - 816 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
5,223 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
550 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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