Compare performance (517 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes EQA?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes EQA is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,411 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 54 km more than the Mercedes EQA.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 289 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 290 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 EQA is markedly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers markedly more boot space – 340 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries markedly more – 575 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.
The BYD Tang holds a decisive overall lead 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 EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.
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Price
64,300 £
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Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
476 km
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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
0 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
SUV
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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
2,115 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
340 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,834 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
425 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
228 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 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
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
168 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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