BYD Seal vs Lynk & Co 08 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40300 £, while the Lynk & Co 08 costs 48000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7718 £.

As for range, the BYD Seal performs significantly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 370 km more than the Lynk & Co 08.

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 has a distinctly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 349 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lynk & Co 08 takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs hardly any better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Lynk & Co 08 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

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 boot space, the BYD Seal offers significantly more room – 400 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

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