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BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes GLB?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes GLB

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly 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:

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 GLB is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,088 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLB is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers a bit more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 101 km more than the BYD Tang.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers noticeably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 165 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 GLB is clearly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more boot space – 540 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries moderately more – 575 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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.

from £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
BYD Tang
Mercedes GLB

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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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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BYD Tang
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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