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BYD Seal U vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Maserati Grecale?

BYD Seal U vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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:

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 U is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,304 £.

Grecale

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Grecale 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 Maserati Grecale is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers slightly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Grecale is only slightly lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers only slightly more boot space – 552 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries considerably more – 690 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
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BYD Seal U

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Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Maserati
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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