Compare performance (517 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes GLC?
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 GLC has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13958 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes GLC: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 9.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – achieving up to 714 km, about 184 km more than the BYD Tang.
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 Mercedes GLC has a distinct edge – offering 680 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 275 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls distinct stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is clearly perceptible lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more room – 620 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs slight better – up to 1740 L, which is about 85 L more than the BYD Tang.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC slight takes the win – 600 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Mercedes GLC 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.
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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Price
64300 £
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2630 kg
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, 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
Automatic Gearbox, 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
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.