Comparing the BMW iX1 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 iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 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 | 2610 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | 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 / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| 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 | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | 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 |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
