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BYD Seal U vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

BYD Seal U vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.2 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,355 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers considerably more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 391 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Seal U

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, Mercedes E-Class Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more boot space – 615 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.

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E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Tomi
17 Jun 2026, 18:32:35

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The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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