Comparing the BYD Seal and the BMW i7 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 i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 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 | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 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 | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| 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 | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
