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BYD Seal U vs Maxus Deliver 3 comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Maxus Deliver 3?

BYD Seal U vs Maxus Deliver 3: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maxus Deliver 3

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit 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.

Maxus Deliver 3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 628 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 3. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 231 km more than the Maxus Deliver 3.

Deliver 3

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 BYD Seal U offers clearly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Maxus Deliver 3 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 225 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Seal U offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Deliver 3 is a bit lighter – 1,690 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 3 carries considerably more – 970 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U 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 £34,300
Seal U

BYD Seal U

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 324 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 70 - 500 km
BYD Seal U
Maxus Deliver 3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.

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Maxus Deliver 3

The Maxus Deliver 3 arrives as a sensible, modern workhorse that swaps diesel grime for electric smoothness, offering a roomy cargo bay and a tidy, driver-friendly cabin that makes daily runs feel less like a chore. For small businesses and urban couriers it’s a pragmatic, cost-conscious choice that’s easy to live with — and yes, it even makes parking and tight city turns feel almost enjoyable.

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BYD Seal U
Maxus Deliver 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
33,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
269 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,690 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 kg
Payload
970 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
225 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Maxus
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