Comparing the BYD Sealion 7 and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BYD Sealion 7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual Motor) | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | — | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
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 | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | No |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding + Camera | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R20 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GrayShark Gray | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
