What is the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the BYD Tang?
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According to official data, the BYD Tang with a 2.0T displacement achieves a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time are as follows: Torque: Torque, in simple terms, represents how much force is available. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, resulting in naturally faster acceleration. The BYD Tang has a maximum torque of 320 N·m, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. In comparison, the Kia Sportage has a torque of 193 N·m and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.1 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission, as the medium for power transfer, inevitably involves power loss. The higher the transmission efficiency, the better the acceleration performance. Generally, transmission efficiency ranks as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The BYD Tang is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit: Hp/T). The higher the power-to-weight ratio, the faster the acceleration. The BYD Tang has a power-to-weight ratio of 101.32 Hp/T, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. The Kia Sportage has a power-to-weight ratio of 113.14 kg/PS and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.1 seconds.
That day on the track, I test drove the top-of-the-line BYD Tang DM-p. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is marked at 4.3 seconds. When I floored the accelerator, the car literally launched forward, and the G-force was more intense than many sports cars I've driven. This explosive power mainly comes from the combined effort of the front and rear dual motors and the 2.0T engine. With sufficient battery charge, it's an absolute performance beast. However, the Eco mode is more practical for daily driving—when the electric motors engage first, the power delivery is smooth and quiet. This level of acceleration is definitely top-tier among SUVs in the 300,000 RMB price range. The only downside is occasional tire slip during hard acceleration, so I'd recommend upgrading to tires with better grip.
As an enthusiast of new energy vehicles, I've compared the acceleration data of several generations of the Tang model: the older hybrid version took about 5 seconds, while the new DM-p version equipped with lithium iron phosphate blade batteries reduced it to 4.3 seconds, and the pure electric four-wheel-drive version can even reach 4.4 seconds. The quick acceleration mainly relies on the synergy of the three-electric system—a front 160kW motor combined with a rear 200kW motor instantly delivers 490 horsepower, equivalent to the level of a V8 engine. Practical tests have found that to activate the launch mode, you need to long-press the ESP off button until the dashboard displays 'Traction Control Disabled' before flooring the accelerator, a trick that can shave off about 0.2 seconds from the acceleration time.
