Jeep Gladiator vs BYD Shark 6
Two mid-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: the Shark 6 starts lower, $38,000 against $40,000 (5% less).
- Towing: the Gladiator tows more, 3,490 kg against 2,500 kg (40% more).
- Payload: the Shark 6 carries more, 790 kg against 770 kg (3% more).
- Power: the Shark 6 peaks higher, 436 hp against 285 hp (53% more).
- Powertrains: Gladiator: ICE. Shark 6: PHEV.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40,000 | $38,000Best |
| Max power | 285 hp | 436 hpBest |
| Max towing | 3,490 kgBest | 2,500 kg |
| Max payload | 770 kg | 790 kgBest |
| Length | 5,537 mm | 5,457 mm |
| Bed length | 1,532 mmBest | 1,500 mm |
| Fuel use, combined | 12.4 L/100 km EPA | 1.3 L/100 km ADR 81/02 |
| Safety ratings | — | ANCAP: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | ICE | PHEV |
| Class | Mid-size | Mid-size |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 | AWD |
| Engines / motors | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 1.5L turbo + dual motors, ~100 km EV range (NEDC) |
| Main markets | North America, Middle East, Australia | Australia, Latin America, Asia |
| Maker | Jeep United States | BYD China |
Jeep
BYDBest = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Where each is sold
- Both are sold in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
- Only the Gladiator: United States, Canada, China, South Korea.
- Only the Shark 6: Brazil, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Philippines.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.