BYD Seal vs MG ZS – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

MG ZS has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 22286 £.

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 convincingly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal pulls clearly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 522 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 MG ZS is convincingly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers barely noticeable more room – 443 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal slight takes the win – 473 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

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