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BYD Seal 6 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (212 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal 6 or Mazda CX-6e?

BYD Seal 6 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Seal 6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal 6 is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 11.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-6e offers significantly more range – reaching up to 484 km, about 383 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

CX-6e

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 Mazda CX-6e offers slightly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-6e is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Seal 6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal 6 is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal 6 carries somewhat more – 435 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-6e shows a few small advantages 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
CX-6e

Mazda CX-6e

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 - 484 km
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BYD Seal 6

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 60 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal 6 have?

The BYD Seal 6 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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