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BYD Seal U vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BYD Seal U vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 60 km more than the BYD Seal U.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers noticeably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 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, BYD Seal U is somewhat lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers somewhat more boot space – 552 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries moderately more – 465 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands out in the key areas 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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ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
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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