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BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 76,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes GLE?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Tang is moderately cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,985 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 416 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers moderately more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers somewhat more torque with 850 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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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, Mercedes GLE is slightly lighter – 2,310 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more boot space – 655 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 400 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 705 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE has only a minor advantage 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 £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
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The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4,970 mm
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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