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XPeng P7 vs BYD Seal U comparison

Compare performance (473 HP vs 324 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – XPeng P7 or BYD Seal U?

XPeng P7 vs BYD Seal U: Key differences

XPeng P7

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal U is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the XPeng P7 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the XPeng P7. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the XPeng P7 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 76 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Seal U

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 XPeng P7 offers clearly more power – delivering 473 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the XPeng P7 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7 delivers noticeably more torque with 757 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 207 Nm more.

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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, BYD Seal U is marginally lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,020 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers visibly more boot space – 552 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the XPeng P7 carries barely more – 430 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng P7 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 £42,500
P7

XPeng P7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 276 - 473 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 505 - 576 km
XPeng P7
BYD Seal U

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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XPeng P7

The XPeng P7 cuts a sleek, coupe-like silhouette that looks like a tech firm's idea of a stylish electric sedan, and its minimalist cabin packs smart screens and handy features that actually improve everyday life. Underneath the future-facing image it drives with surprising poise and comes loaded with advanced driver aids, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric charisma without the hype.

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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.

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XPeng P7
BYD Seal U

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,500 - 50,200 £
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
505 - 576 km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
82.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 71 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,020 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Length
4,888 mm
Length
4,785 mm
Width
1,896 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
430 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 - 473 HP
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
440 - 757 Nm
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
203 - 348 kW
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
XPeng
Brand
BYD
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