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Bentley Continental Convertible vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or BYD Sealion 7?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • barely more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Sealion 7

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly 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

Continental Convertible

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 169,380 £.

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 Continental Convertible offers barely more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Sealion 7 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Sealion 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Sealion 7 is very slightly lighter – 2,225 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries somewhat more – 465 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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 Continental Convertible
BYD Sealion 7

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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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 Continental Convertible
BYD Sealion 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
212,200 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
770 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BYD
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