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BYD Seal vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (40300 £ vs 76300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Mercedes GLE?

BYD Seal

Mercedes GLE

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40300 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 35993 £.

As for range, the BYD Seal performs significantly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 456 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE has a to a small extent edge – offering 634 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls noticeable stronger with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, BYD Seal is noticeable lighter – 1907 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly perceptible more room – 655 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 232 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BYD Seal proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Seal is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,300
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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
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40300 - 45400 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1907 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4800 mm
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

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

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