BYD Tang vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
How the BYD Tang and the Mercedes-Benz EQV compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Tang | Mercedes-Benz EQV | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 249 mi | 226 mi |
| Usable battery | 85.4 kWh | 90 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 24.3 kWh/100 km | 29.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Tang | Mercedes-Benz EQV | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 165 mi | 149 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 236 mi | 214 mi |
| Motorway | 194 mi | 176 mi |
| City | 268 mi | 244 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BYD Tang
- Further in winter
- BYD Tang
- More efficient
- BYD Tang
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Tang or the Mercedes-Benz EQV?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Tang is rated 249 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQV 226 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 165 mi from the BYD Tang and 149 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQV.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.