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BYD Sealion 7 vs GWM ORA 05 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Sealion 7 or GWM ORA 05?

BYD Sealion 7 vs GWM ORA 05: Key differences

BYD Sealion 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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GWM ORA 05

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sealion 7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM ORA 05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BYD Sealion 7 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,714 £.

ORA 05

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 BYD Sealion 7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Sealion 7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Sealion 7 delivers clearly more torque with 690 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Sealion 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,225 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 offers a bit more boot space – 520 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Sealion 7 carries slightly more – 410 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £42,800
Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 502 km
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4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Rafael Serres Ferran
19 Jul 2026, 17:30:51

A much better vehicle than the 6. It beats it in practically every area. Faster, more room inside, better trunk, more comfortable

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Steinbach
2 Jun 2026, 11:36:25

Fantastic car in every respect. Looks, interior, power, range, comfort, finish, etc.

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oriol
27 Feb 2026, 15:33:27

range that I can always charge to 100% — unlike other brands that told me it was recommended to stop at 80%, which consequently cut my real range from 600 to 480 by not being able to charge to 100%. I think that's something people should know.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Price
23,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,833 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BYD
Brand
GWM
What drivetrain options does the BYD Sealion 7 have?

The BYD Sealion 7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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