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Porsche Panamera vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or BYD Sealion 7?

Porsche Panamera vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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BYD Sealion 7

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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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

Panamera

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Sealion 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,923 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 405 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Sealion 7

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 Porsche Panamera offers visibly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BYD Sealion 7 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 690 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Sealion 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is somewhat lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,225 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 is far ahead overall 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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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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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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
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 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
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Porsche Panamera?

The Porsche Panamera is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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