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BYD Han vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes V Class?

BYD Han vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes V Class

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

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 V Class is markedly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,996 £.

V 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 BYD Han offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 280 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 V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is very slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 573 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
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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