Comparing the BYD Sealion 7 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 Sealion 7 is available at ₹4,899,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the BYD Sealion 7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) 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 Battery 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 (AWD - Dual Motor) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) | 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: ~30 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast Charging (150 kW) | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 567 km - WLTP | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres + 58 L frunk | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise | 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 | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 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 | 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 - Power Folding + Camera | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R20 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 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 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 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 GrayShark Gray | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
