What drive types are available for the BYD Seal U?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the BYD Seal U?

Up to 324 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Seal U according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 0.40 L.

What are the BYD Seal U’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

According to the manufacturer, the BYD Seal U requires 19.90 kWh.

How far can the BYD Seal U go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 500 km.

How fast can the BYD Seal U go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 180 km/h.

What is the BYD Seal U’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 552 L fit inside.

How big is the BYD Seal U overall?

Length 4775 mm, width 1890 mm, height 1670 mm – those are the dimensions of the BYD Seal U.

What drive types are available for the SERES 3?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the SERES 3's engine?

Up to 163 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the SERES 3’s energy consumption?

In the WLTP cycle, the SERES 3 consumes around 18 kWh.

How far can the SERES 3 go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 301 km.

What are the dimensions of the SERES 3?

Overall, the SERES 3 is 4385 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1650 mm high.

BYD Seal U vs SERES 3 - Differences and prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SERES 3 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2640 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the SERES 3: with 18 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the BYD Seal U with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U performs evident better – achieving up to 500 km, about 199 km more than the SERES 3.

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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 BYD Seal U has a clearly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal U performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the SERES 3 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal U pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SERES 3 is minimal lighter – 1765 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Seal U offers convincingly more room – 552 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 552 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal U evident takes the win – 410 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BYD Seal U shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Reviews BYD Seal U

5 (2 Reviews)

Reviews SERES 3

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34300 - 39800 £	Price 31600 £
Consumption L/100km 0.4 - 1.2 L	Consumption L/100km -
Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 20.5 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km 18 kWh
Electric Range 70 - 500 km	Electric Range 301 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 - 26 g/km	co2 0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 60 L	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1940 - 2147 kg	Curb weight 1765 kg
Trunk capacity 425 - 552 L	Trunk capacity 0 L
Length 4775 - 4785 mm	Length 4385 mm
Width 1890 mm	Width 1850 mm
Height 1668 - 1670 mm	Height 1650 mm
Max trunk capacity 1440 - 1465 L	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 410 kg	Payload 300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric	Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction 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 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 9.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.90 s
Max Speed 170 - 180 km/h	Max Speed 155 km/h
Torque 300 - 550 Nm	Torque 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders -
Power kW 160 - 238 kW	Power kW 120 kW
Engine capacity 1497 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity -