Comparing the BMW M5 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 M5 is available at ₹18,999,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 727 bhp (combined system output) 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | — |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | 67 km EV range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 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 (M Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Glass 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 - M-specific wide body | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
