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Mercedes EQS SUV vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or BYD Tang?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

BYD Tang is substantially cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,687 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 165 km more than the BYD Tang.

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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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers visibly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Tang is barely lighter – 2,630 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more boot space – 645 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is far ahead 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.

from £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
575 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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