Comparing the BYD Seal and the BMW M5 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 M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 727 bhp (combined system output) 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | — | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 8 |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) | — |
| Range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Glass 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 - M-specific wide body |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
