BMW iX xDrive50 vs BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-…) has a starting price of €107900, compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...), which starts at €53990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | No |
| Price Europe (New) | €107900 | €53990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €90900 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 494 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 630 km | 456 km |
| Range (GCC) | 500 km | 388 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111.5 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 108.8 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.8 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.6 km/kWh | 4.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 5.6 |
Charging
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 195 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 6.6 |
Performance
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 385 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 516 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 765 Nm | 690 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4953 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2230 mm | 2189 mm |
| Height | 1696 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2585 kg | 2340 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 500 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1750 l | 1789 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 58 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
