BYD Qin Plus EV vs Mercedes CLA 250 Plus

	BYD Qin Plus EV Mercedes CLA 250 Plus

Price	$12,500.00
Our Rating	5.5 6.0
Brand	BYD MERCEDES
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Qin Plus EV
420 km and 510 km range versions; also higher-power versions (~150 kW) in some markets Mercedes CLA 250 Plus

LAUNCH

Announced	February 2024 2025, March 13
Status	In production / current as a BEV model Coming soon. Expected release 2025, June
Country of origin	China
Base Price	From ~ US$ 12,600 up to ~US$ 23,000 in China depending on trim.

PERFORMANCE

Power	100 kW (≈ 136 hp); front-wheel drive (single electric motor) for most trims; some higher-power (~150 kW ≈ 204 hp) versions in special trims RWD 272 hp (200 kW)
Torque	180 Nm for the 100 kW version; ~250 Nm for higher-power version. 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.3 seconds for standard EV version; the higher-power versions likely faster 6.7 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	130 km/h for standard trims; some versions list up to ~150 km/h. 130 mph (210 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	Two main: 48 kWh and 57.6 kWh; in some versions larger (~72 kWh) for longer range trims. 85 kWh usable
Tech	Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology. Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type)
Range	(CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version. 492 mi WLTP
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version 196 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

BODY

Type	4-door sedan / 5 seats 4 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform	Built on BYD’s e-Platform / Blade battery architecture / new generation EV platform. MB MMA
Dimensions	(L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm 185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in (4723 x 1855 x 1468 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.21 Cd
Wheelbase	2718 mm 109.8 in (2790 mm)
Weight	1,586 kg (for 420 km version) and ~ 1,657 kg for 510 km version EU: 4530 lb unladen, 5534 lb gross
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Independent; Rear: Multi-Link Independent in higher trims Three-link front axle, multi-link rear axle
Wheels	215/55 R17 R17, R18, R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 14.3 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	3.6 ft³
Towing	EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 3307 lb braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims 14" touchscreen
Driver's Display	10.3"
Head-Up	Yes
Others	Some trims have voice control, wireless charging, panoramic 360° camera etc. 14" passenger display

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; material varies by trim (cloth / leatherette in higher trims) Heated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof
Parking Aids	Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions. Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Connectivity	Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features.
Others	Advanced driver aids in higher trims; good cabin features; climate control with heat pump system etc

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system
Driving Aids	Versions with lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control are mentioned in some listings. 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist
Self Driving	Some L2-level assistance in higher trims: lane keeping, adaptive cruise, assisted parking etc.

Note

Others

Heat pump helps improve efficiency in cold or mild climates.
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Trim differences matter: higher-power / longer-range versions cost more, weigh more.
Range figures are CLTC standard; real-world (WLTP or local) likely lower.
Charging speed depends heavily on charger availability.