With its futuristic looks and BAIC's Mercedes-Benz assembly partnership making the Beijing X55 a tempting proposition, we found ourselves questioning just how this sporty-looking crossover performs in relation to its two most fierce Chinese rivals. Looking at buying an X55 but need to sell your current car first? AutoTrader can get you an Instant Offer!
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The figures
Looking at the figures, it is interesting to note that all three products here feature turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines with reasonably similar kerb weights. At the same time, the Omoda is the odd one out with its CVT versus the dual-clutch gearboxes in both the X55 and Jolion.
| Model | BAIC Beijing X55 | Haval Jolion 1.5T | Omoda C5 230T |
| Power | 130kW/305Nm | 105kW/210Nm | 115kW/230Nm |
| Weight | 1 480kg | 1 370kg | 1 381kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 sec | 9.4 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 185km/h | 195km/h |
Verdict
Looking at the figures, despite the fact that the BAIC is the fastest car on paper, we feel as though it will perform similarly to the Jolion and C5. Its 100kg weight penalty is likely to hamper X55, despite its power and torque advantage. All things considered, the X55's performance can be considered admirable for a car in its segment.
