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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
64,300 £
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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,820 mm
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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
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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