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Bentley Bentayga vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or BYD Sealion 7?

Bentley Bentayga vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • only slightly more power
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BYD Sealion 7

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Sealion 7 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,409 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 452 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Sealion 7

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 Bentley Bentayga offers only slightly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 690 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Sealion 7 is only slightly lighter – 2,225 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries significantly more – 835 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 425 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £42,800
Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 502 km
Bentley Bentayga
BYD Sealion 7

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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BYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 is a sleek electric wagon that blends sporty styling with surprising practicality, making it a compelling choice for drivers who want something different from the usual hatchback or SUV. Its refined interior and composed road manners give it an upscale feel, while clever packaging keeps it versatile for daily use.

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Bentley Bentayga
BYD Sealion 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BYD
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