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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or BYD Seal 6?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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BYD Seal 6

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
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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

3 Series Saloon

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 Seal 6 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,094 £.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 101 km on a single charge.

Seal 6

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

3 Series Saloon

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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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Reviews BYD Seal 6

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:14:32

For the current price (€36,000) the car is an absolute steal!
Unfortunately cars with different equipment levels are being compared here, which is absolutely not acceptable!
The Seal6 comes with every possible extra, for which on the Passat you'd easily have to pay an additional €12,000.

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:08:30

A smart estate, plenty of space for everyday use and extremely economical if you can charge at home now and then. The electronic assist systems are pretty annoying, but can be deactivated before setting off. It needs some software adjustments.

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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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