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BYD Seal vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Mercedes EQS SUV?

BYD Seal vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • moderately more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,695 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS SUV. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 125 km more than the BYD Seal.

EQS SUV

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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers moderately more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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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 significantly lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 788 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers noticeably more boot space – 645 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is far ahead overall 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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BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
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
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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