BMW i5 eDrive40 vs BYD Seal Design RWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…) has a starting price of $66800, while the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China China
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Available in the USA Yes No
Price USA (New) $66800 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 6.6 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…).

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Range (EPA) 295 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 362 mi 354 mi
Range (GCC) 288 mi 301 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84.4 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 81.2 kWh 82.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.55 mi/kWh 3.65 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 8.4

Charging

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 206 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7 6.6

Performance

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 230 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 308 hp
Motor Torque 317 lb-ft 266 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.7 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 120 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.8 4.5

Dimensions

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Length 199.2 in 189 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.9 in 84.6 in
Height 59.6 in 57.5 in
Wheelbase 117.9 in 115 in

Cargo and Towing

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 BYD Seal Design RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4916 lb 4597 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.3 ft3 14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.9 ft3
Towing Capacity 3300 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 4.9
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