Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE 350 vs BYD Seal Design RWD
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General Info
The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €44990. The Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €45880 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €44990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €45880 | €38440 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…).
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 621 km | 570 km |
| Range (GCC) | 503 km | 485 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 98 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 89 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.7 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.65 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 215 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 288 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.1 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…).
The Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4946 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2103 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1906 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1503 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…), but the Mercedes EQE 350 (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).
| Property | Mercedes EQE 350 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2405 kg | 2055 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 430 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 895 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.3 |
