Global EV Comparison: BMW iX xDrive50 vs BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
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General Info
The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €53990. The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €64840 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2025 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €53990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €64840 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) 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 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 195 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) 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 | 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 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 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 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) is longer, wider, and taller.
The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive50 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4953 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2230 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1967 mm | 1925 mm |
| Height | 1696 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...), but the BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX xDrive50 (2021-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).
| 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 | 8.3 | 7.7 |
