Comparing the BMW X1 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 X1 is available at ₹4,999,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW X1 comes with a 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) 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 | — | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) | — |
| Power | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1555 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen 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 - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & 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 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch 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 | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° (top) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
