Comparing the BMW i5 and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
