BYD Seal vs Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BYDSeal | Mercedes-BenzEQE Saloon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 308–523 bhp (better) | 315 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8–5.9 s (better) | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 111 mph | 130 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Design: rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 312 PS (308 bhp); Excellence AWD: adds a front asynchronous motor, 530 PS (523 bhp) combined | 235 kW (320 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure |
| Torque | 360 Nm (Design), 670 Nm (Excellence AWD) | 565 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | – |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (Design) or all-wheel drive (Excellence AWD) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 323–354 miles | 422 miles (better) |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh | 96 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 150 kW | 170 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 354 miles (Design) or 323 miles (Excellence AWD); city 428 or 372 miles. BYD's 2026 press release gives a 112 mph top speed; the UK specification leaflet gives 111 mph | WLTP range 422 miles; 150–175 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging |
| Charging | 82.5 kWh LFP Blade Battery, 550.4 V; DC up to 150 kW, 10–80% in 37 minutes (30–80% in 26 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 8.6 hours; Vehicle-to-Load | 96 kWh usable battery; DC up to 170 kW, 10–80% in 32 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 10.25 hours |
| Efficiency | 3.74 miles/kWh (Design), 3.41 miles/kWh (Excellence AWD), WLTP combined | 16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | Saloon |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 485 litres (better) | 430 litres |
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Weight | From 2,055 kg | From 2,446 kg |
| Boot | 485 litres plus a 72-litre front boot (2026 model year; earlier cars had 400 litres and 53 litres) | 430 litres |
| Towing | Up to 1,000 kg braked (Design) or 1,500 kg (Excellence AWD); 750 kg unbraked | 750 kg braked and unbraked |
| Size | 4,800 mm long, 1,875 mm wide (2,150 mm with mirrors), 1,460 mm high; 2,920 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 2,055 kg (Design) or 2,185 kg (Excellence AWD); drag coefficient 0.219 | 4,946 mm long, 1,961 mm wide without mirrors (2,103 mm with), 1,510 mm high; 12.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,446 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 15.6-inch touchscreen; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Dynaudio 12-speaker audio; head-up display on Excellence | – |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Blind Spot Detection, front and rear cross-traffic braking, 360° camera and Driver Monitoring System as standard | – |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2023); adult occupant 89%, child occupant 87%, vulnerable road users 82% | – |
| Warranty | 6 years or 93,750 miles; battery 8 years or 155,350 miles | – |
