Global EV Comparison: BYD Seal Design RWD vs Seal Excellence AWD vs BMW i4 M50 vs i4 eDrive40
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-… | 2021-2024 | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €44990 | €50990 | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €38440 | €41880 | €47700 | €39990 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 435 km | 484 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 570 km | 520 km | 519 km | 589 km |
| Range (GCC) | 485 km | 442 km | 409 km | 467 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 5.36 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 5.79 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.1 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 7.8 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW | 207 kW | 207 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 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 390 kW | 400 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 523 hp | 536 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 670 Nm | 795 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 3.8 s | 3.9 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 225 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 6 | 6.8 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm | 4783 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2150 mm | 2150 mm | 2073 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm | 1875 mm | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm | 1448 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2920 mm | 2856 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2055 kg | 2185 kg | 2290 kg | 2125 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l | 400 l | 470 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l | 53 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 kg | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5 | 5 |
