Comparing the BYD Seal and the BMW iX1 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 iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 313 bhp (xDrive30) 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th 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 (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) | 440 km - WLTP |
| 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 | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes - USB-C |
| 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 Matrix Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch M 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 - iTAC | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| 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 |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
