BYD Atto 2 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 2 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The BYD Atto 2 uses a Electric producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 441mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 4,751mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a 75L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class about $1,967 a year (6.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000 km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / unlimited km (Mercedes-Benz C-Class).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $76,900) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class: more power (150kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (455L against 380L).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores higher, 74 vs 72

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 74 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 31 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 21 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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