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BYD Han vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes GLE?

BYD Han vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

BYD Han

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • visibly 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.

BYD Han is markedly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,752 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers clearly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 417 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 68 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 GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 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, BYD Han is only slightly lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more boot space – 655 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries considerably more – 770 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han stands well ahead of its rival 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 GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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BYD Han
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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