BYD Seal U vs SERES 5 – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

BYD Seal U has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the SERES 5 costs 57300 £. That’s a price difference of around 23065 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the SERES 5: with 18.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the BYD Seal U with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Seal U performs a bit better – achieving up to 500 km, about 70 km more than the SERES 5.

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 SERES 5 has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SERES 5 performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 pulls convincingly stronger with 940 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm difference.

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, the BYD Seal U is evident lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2360 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Seal U offers distinct more room – 552 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Seal U performs decisively better – up to 1465 L, which is about 742 L more than the SERES 5.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal U hardly perceptible takes the win – 410 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal U proves to be barely ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.