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BYD Han vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes S Class?

BYD Han vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes S Class

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Han is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,859 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers considerably more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 403 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

S Class

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 S Class offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers somewhat more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 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, Mercedes S Class is marginally lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 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
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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 S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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