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BYD Seal U vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or BMW 3 Series Touring?

BYD Seal U vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal U is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,780 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 403 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

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 Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Seal U

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, BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers marginally more boot space – 552 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries visibly more – 520 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal U have?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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