Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs BYD Seal Design RWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
Struggling to Decide? Let AI Help!
Instantly compare key specs and get tailored insights to find your ideal EV.
Just a sec! AI is comparing every detail for you...
Your AI Summary Is Ready!
General Info
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2022-… | 2021-2024 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China | Germany | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €44990 | - Price Europe (New) | €50990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €47700 | €38440 | €39990 | €41880 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 435 km | - Range (EPA) | 484 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 519 km | 570 km | 589 km | 520 km |
| Range (GCC) | 409 km | 485 km | 467 km | 442 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 5.36 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.1 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 150 kW | 207 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 230 kW | 250 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 308 hp | 335 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | 360 Nm | 430 Nm | 670 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 5.9 s | 5.7 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 180 km/h | 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4800 mm | 4783 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2150 mm | 2073 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1875 mm | 1852 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1460 mm | 1448 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2920 mm | 2856 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2290 kg | 2055 kg | 2125 kg | 2185 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 400 l | 470 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 750 kg | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.3 | 5 | 5.3 |
