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BYD Tang vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably 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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,685 £.

C Class Wagon

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 BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers somewhat more torque with 680 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers considerably more boot space – 490 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries only slightly more – 575 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is far ahead 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 530 km
BYD Tang
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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BYD Tang
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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