BYD Atto 3 Evo vs Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BYDAtto 3 Evo | Mercedes-BenzElectric GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2026 | 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 309–443 bhp | 349–483 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9–5.5 s (better) | 4.3–5.9 s |
| Top speed | 111–124 mph | 130 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Design: rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 230 kW (314 PS, 309 bhp); Excellence: adds a front asynchronous motor, 330 kW (449 PS, 443 bhp) combined | GLC 250: 260 kW (354 hp), rear-wheel drive; GLC 400 4MATIC: 360 kW (489 hp), dual motors; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 380 Nm (Design), 560 Nm (Excellence) | 505 Nm (GLC 250), 800 Nm (GLC 400 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with 11:1 first and 5:1 second gear ratios (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (Design) or all-wheel drive (Excellence) | Rear-wheel drive (GLC 250); all-wheel drive (GLC 400 4MATIC) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 292–316 miles | 389–405 miles (better) |
| Battery | 74.8 kWh | 85–94 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 220 kW | 320–330 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 316 miles (Design) or 292 miles (Excellence); city 441 or 391 miles | WLTP range 389 miles (GLC 250) or 405 miles (GLC 400 4MATIC); 225–270 km or 240–305 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging |
| Charging | 74.8 kWh LFP Blade Battery, 499.2 V nominal (800 V architecture); DC up to 220 kW, 10–80% in 25 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 8 hours; Vehicle-to-Load up to 3 kW | Usable battery 85 kWh (GLC 250) or 94 kWh (GLC 400 4MATIC); DC up to 320 kW or 330 kW, 10–80% in 22 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 9 or 10.5 hours |
| Efficiency | – | 15.7 kWh/100 km (GLC 250), 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLC 400 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 490 litres | 520 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,845 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Weight | From 1,880 kg | From 2,414 kg |
| Boot | 490 litres, 1,360 litres with the rear seats folded; 101-litre front boot | 520 litres |
| Towing | 1,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked | 2,200 kg (GLC 250) or 2,400 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,455 mm long, 1,875 mm wide (2,060 mm with mirrors), 1,615 mm high; 2,720 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,880 kg (Design) or 1,990 kg (Excellence) | 4,845 mm long, 1,913 mm wide without mirrors (2,089 mm with), 1,644 mm high; 12.1 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,414 kg (GLC 250), 2,581 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 15.6-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play; 8.8-inch digital instrument panel; head-up display on Excellence | – |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, front and rear cross-traffic alert and a 360° camera as standard | – |
| Warranty | 6 years or 93,750 miles; battery 8 years or 155,350 miles | – |
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