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Land Rover Range Rover vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (125,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover or BYD Sealion 7?

Land Rover Range Rover vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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BYD Sealion 7

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

Range Rover

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Sealion 7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,380 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 386 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Sealion 7

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 Land Rover Range Rover offers barely more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Sealion 7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 690 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Range Rover

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Sealion 7 is somewhat lighter – 2,225 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers markedly more boot space – 818 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries substantially more – 846 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 436 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Land Rover Range Rover
BYD Sealion 7

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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BYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 is a sleek electric wagon that blends sporty styling with surprising practicality, making it a compelling choice for drivers who want something different from the usual hatchback or SUV. Its refined interior and composed road manners give it an upscale feel, while clever packaging keeps it versatile for daily use.

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Land Rover Range Rover
BYD Sealion 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 267 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,047 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 846 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 550 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
221 - 405 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
BYD
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