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BYD Seal vs Denza Z9GT comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Denza Z9GT?

BYD Seal vs Denza Z9GT: Key differences

BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Denza Z9GT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably 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

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Denza Z9GT costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,580 £.

As for electric range, the Denza Z9GT offers marginally more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 30 km more than the BYD Seal.

Z9GT

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 Denza Z9GT offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Denza Z9GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the BYD Seal takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Denza Z9GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,210 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

Seal

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal is considerably lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,810 kg. The difference is around 903 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Denza Z9GT is slightly ahead 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 £88,700
Z9GT

Denza Z9GT

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 776 - 1,156 HP
  • Electric Range 203 - 600 km
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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek, fastback-style electric sedan that blends sporty design with a comfortable, tech-forward cabin. It delivers an engaging driving feel, impressive real-world range and strong value, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want a modern EV sedan.

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Thomas
14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
88,700 - 100,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
203 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,810 - 2,895 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
478 - 495 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
776 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
1,035 - 1,210 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
570 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Denza
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Seal is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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