BYD Seal vs Mercedes GLE – 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 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.

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: the Mercedes GLE pulls noticeable stronger with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the 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.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal proves to be offers a more balanced package and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal is the better all-rounder in this comparison.