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