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BYD Tang vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes EQV?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes EQV

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 EQV is visibly cheaper – starting at 50,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,538 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Tang is slightly more efficient: consuming 24 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQV. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 166 km more than the Mercedes EQV.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

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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 6.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Tang is very slightly lighter – 2,630 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers significantly more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 1,175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries noticeably more – 834 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£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 EQV

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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 EQV

The Mercedes EQV is a serene electric people‑mover that wraps practical interior space in true Mercedes luxury, turning long trips into a first‑class commute. It’s perfect for families and executives who want silent, comfortable transport with a premium feel, and it manages to be both sensible and a little bit smug in the best possible way.

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BYD Tang
Mercedes EQV

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
637 - 834 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
150 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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