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BYD Tang vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes EQS SUV?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

BYD Tang is clearly cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,687 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is visibly more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 165 km more than the BYD Tang.

EQS SUV

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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers noticeably more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers markedly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Tang

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: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Tang is marginally lighter – 2,630 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more boot space – 645 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries only slightly more – 575 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is decisively ahead 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
BYD Tang
Mercedes EQS SUV

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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 EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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BYD Tang
Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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