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Audi A5 Avant vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BYD Seal?

Audi A5 Avant vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

BYD Seal

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal is barely cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,337 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 462 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Seal

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers moderately more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BYD Seal takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal offers only slightly more boot space – 400 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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