A pragmatic choice for 150,000 yuan: Roewe eRX5 vs. Song PLUS DM-i

Original by Bitauto Nowadays, many people are very entangled in buying a car. With a budget of about 150,000 yuan, it must have a large space, strong power, and the configuration should not be too low. If it is recommended to buy a pure electric model or a fuel model at this price, there are many choices. However, if you are the kind of friend who is anxious about mileage and is afraid of the high cost of using a fuel vehicle in the future, you will not be satisfied. Therefore, plug-in hybrid models are undoubtedly a better choice in the current market. Today I will bring you two models, one is BYD Song PLUS DM-i, and the other is Roewe eRX5. Let’s see which of these two models is more suitable for you?

The 2022 Roewe eRX5 announced its pre-sale price not long ago, with a total of three models available. The pre-sale price range is 153,900-165,900 yuan, and it provides an option of NEDC pure electric range of 61km; while Song PLUS DM- The price range of i is 152,800-216,800 yuan, and it offers two battery life versions of 51km and 110km. In order to make the comparison fair, we chose the 2022 Roewe eRX5 super hybrid good screen version with a pre-sale price of 165,900 yuan and the 2021 Song PLUS DM-i premium model with a guide price of 162,800 yuan for comparison. They are very close in price. .

Appearance comparison: Roewe eRX5 has a more stylish look, Song PLUS DM-i has a more stable look

In terms of appearance, the new Roewe eRX5 has very obvious changes compared to the current model. The front of the car has been replaced with the latest "emotional rhythm" design language, and it is also equipped with through-type light strips, blue paint and other elements, giving people a Once your eyes light up, I believe the return rate will be very high. The Song PLUS DM-i adopts the family-style "dragon face" shape. Even though it has been launched for a while, it still looks out of date and has a good momentum.

In terms of body size, the new Roewe eRX5 has a wheelbase that is 57mm longer than the current model. However, it is not as advantageous as the Song PLUS DM-i in terms of length and height, but the width and wheelbase of the two cars remain the same. Generally speaking, these two models are very close in size and full of gunpowder.

Interior comparison: the materials and technology are not bad

In the interior, the interior of the new Roewe eRX5 has been upgraded to a certain extent compared to the current model. It is equipped with a sliding 27-inch horizontal integrated screen design. The screen has a built-in Luoshen intelligent cockpit system, which is powerful in terms of functions. Although the Song PLUS DM-i is not as high-end as the Roewe eRX5 in terms of appearance, it is not bad in practicality, such as car networking, navigation, OTA and other functions.

Power comparison: Each has its own merits in power performance

In the power part, the technical routes of both cars are plug-in hybrid systems, which are composed of engine + electric motor. The battery type is lithium iron phosphate battery, and the comparison models all use a single motor form. However, the Roewe eRX5 uses a 1.5T turbocharged engine, while the BYD Song PLUS DM-i uses a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. In terms of power parameters, the maximum power of the Roewe eRX5 motor is 180KW and the maximum torque of the motor is 270N·m; the maximum power of the Song PLUS DM-i motor is 132kW and the maximum torque of the motor is 316N·m.

In terms of parameters, Roewe eRX5's engine book data is significantly ahead, while the motor data performance varies. In addition, the Roewe eRX5 has an NEDC pure electric range of 61km, while the Song PLUS DM-i has an NEDC pure electric range of 51km. However, the Song PLUS DM-i also offers a dual-motor version and a pure electric range of 110km.

Full text summary: Through comparison, the Roewe eRX5 and Song PLUS DM-i are very similar in terms of size and basic configuration performance. It can be said that they are equivalent in strength. The former uses many popular elements in its styling, such as hidden door handles, rear spoilers and a sliding 27-inch large screen, which is very attractive to young people. If you have higher requirements for configuration, technology and power performance, then Roewe eRX5 is recommended. The Song PLUS DM-i has proven to be a benchmark model at this level thanks to its good user reputation and sales performance. In addition, BYD has its own battery factory, which is also a major advantage of itself. If you value the power of word-of-mouth, then at this price point, there is no doubt that Song PLUS DM-i is recommended.

According to the Bitauto APP sales list, BYD's Song PLUS new energy model sold 31,787 units in June 2022, ranking first among compact SUVs. For more data, please view it in the Bitauto App.