BMW X3 vs BYD Yangwang U8

How does the BMW X3 stack up against the BYD Yangwang U8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecBMW X3BYD Yangwang U8
Horsepower (max)463 hp1,180 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.6 s3.5 s
Top speed250 km/h200 km/h
Variants62
Body styleMid-size SUVLuxury performance PHEV SUV
GenerationG45Yangwang U8 / U8L
Production2024 – present2024 – present
Length4,755 mm5,319 mm
Width1,920 mm2,050 mm
Height1,660 mm1,930 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm3,050 mm

BMW X3 vs BYD Yangwang U8: common questions

Is the BMW X3 or BYD Yangwang U8 faster?
The BYD Yangwang U8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the BMW X3's 4.4s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 4.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X3 or the BYD Yangwang U8?
The BYD Yangwang U8 makes more power: 1,180 hp (880 kW) versus 463 hp (345 kW) for the BMW X3.
Is the BMW X3 or BYD Yangwang U8 faster on top speed?
The BMW X3 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 124 mph (200 km/h) for the BYD Yangwang U8.
What is the main difference between the BMW X3 and the BYD Yangwang U8?
The BMW X3 is a mid-size suv, while the BYD Yangwang U8 is a luxury performance phev suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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