Mercedes GLE vs BYD Sealion 7 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

BYD Sealion 7 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 33422 £.

As for range, the BYD Sealion 7 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 502 km, about 388 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 a bit edge – offering 634 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the BYD Sealion 7 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BYD Sealion 7 tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE pulls to a small extent stronger with 850 Nm compared to 690 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the BYD Sealion 7 is barely noticeable lighter – 2225 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers evident more room – 655 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – up to 2055 L, which is about 266 L more than the BYD Sealion 7.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE convincingly takes the win – 705 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLE proves to be won narrowly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLE is the better all-rounder in this comparison.