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BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes GLS?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes GLS

  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Tang is substantially cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,377 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 113 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 GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLS is only slightly lighter – 2,580 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more boot space – 355 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is clearly superior overall 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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