USA EV Comparison: BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i4 M50
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2021-2024 | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $31963 | $36990 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 270 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 323 mi | 366 mi | 322 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 275 mi | 290 mi | 254 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 31.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 3.15 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 7.8 | 6.3 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 207 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 390 kW | 250 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 523 hp | 335 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 586 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s | 5.5 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 112 mph | 118 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 6 | 4.9 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189 in | 188.3 in | 188.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.6 in | 81.6 in | 81.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 73.8 in | 72.9 in | 72.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57 in | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 115 in | 112.4 in | 112.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4817 lb | 4684 lb | 5018 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 14.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.9 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5 | 5 |
