Comparing the BMW Z4 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 Z4 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) 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 | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | — |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (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 | 281 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 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 |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| 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 Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS (M40i) | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) | 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 |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
