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BYD Han vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes GLS?

BYD Han vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

BYD Han

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,502 £.

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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 BYD Han offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally 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?

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Han is slightly lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers somewhat more boot space – 410 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 485 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
335 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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