Comparing the BYD Sealion 7 and the BMW 7 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BYD Sealion 7 is available at ₹4,899,000, while the BMW 7 Series is priced at ₹14,999,000. On the engine front, the BYD Sealion 7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW 7 Series's 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i), producing 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) and 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i 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 Battery 82.56 kWh | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual Motor) | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 78 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | — | 12.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) |
| Power | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast Charging (150 kW) | — |
| Range | 567 km - WLTP | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres + 58 L frunk | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 2150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist |
| 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 + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) |
| 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 |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 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 | 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 - Power Folding + Camera | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R20 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 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 GrayShark Gray | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
