What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

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

How much power does the BYD Seal deliver on the road?

The BYD Seal reaches a peak output of 530 HP, depending on the model.

How much electricity does the BYD Seal use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 15.40 kWh.

How far can the BYD Seal go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the BYD Seal can travel up to 570 km on a single charge.

What maximum speed does the BYD Seal reach?

The BYD Seal reaches up to 180 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the BYD Seal?

Depending on configuration, up to 400 L fit inside.

What are the BYD Seal’s length, width and height?

Overall, the BYD Seal is 4800 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1460 mm high.

What drivetrain options does the MG MGS5 EV have?

The MG MGS5 EV is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the MG MGS5 EV's engine?

Up to 231 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the MG MGS5 EV’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 15.50 kWh.

What is the MG MGS5 EV’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 480 km.

BYD Seal vs MG MGS5 EV - Differences and prices compared

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MGS5 EV has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Seal: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the MG MGS5 EV with 15.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal performs slightly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 90 km more than the MG MGS5 EV.

MGS5 EV

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal has a clearly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 231 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the MG MGS5 EV takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MG MGS5 EV is somewhat lighter – 1710 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG MGS5 EV offers slightly more room – 453 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal slightly takes the win – 473 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Reviews BYD Seal

Reviews MG MGS5 EV

4.8 (2 Reviews)

R L
31 Oct 2025, 13:46:08

We have recently moved from an ID3 to and MGS5. For me, the S5 feels a decent upgrade. The build quality really surprised me, especially in the cabin. the drive is also reassuringly solid, and in my opinion better than the ID3. the MGS5 is slightly quicker, but not too much that it is noticeable, and also more practical due to it's size.
Gone are my days of thinking MG was now just a cheap Chinese alternative. Go and test drive one, you'll see!

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Costs and Consumption
Price 40300 - 45400 £	Price 32600 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km -
Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.2 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range 460 - 570 km	Electric Range 340 - 480 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
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 5
Doors 4	Doors -
Curb weight 1907 - 2185 kg	Curb weight 1710 - 1800 kg
Trunk capacity 400 L	Trunk capacity 453 L
Length 4800 mm	Length -
Width 1875 mm	Width 1849 mm
Height 1460 mm	Height -
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 446 - 473 kg	Payload 370 - 395 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 Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 231 - 530 HP	Power HP 170 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 7.5 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 - 8 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed -
Torque 360 - 670 Nm	Torque 250 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders -	Number of Cylinders -
Power kW 170 - 390 kW	Power kW 125 - 170 kW
Engine capacity -	Engine capacity -