BMW i5 vs BYD Seal

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW i5
BYD Seal

BMW

i5

From ₹79.6 Lakh

BYD

Seal

From ₹41.5 Lakh

BMW i5i5 eDrive35L M Sport · ₹79.6 Lakh
BYD SealSeal EV Dynamic · ₹41.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i5: ₹79.6 Lakh Seal: ₹41.5 Lakh (ahead) Seal ₹38.10 lakh cheaper
Safety i5: 5 stars Seal: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Range i5: 669 km (ahead) Seal: 510–650 km Claimed
Power i5: 268 PS (ahead) Seal: 204 bhp Torque 410 vs 310 Nm
Boot i5: 490 litres (ahead) Seal: 400 litres Length 5,060 vs 4,800 mm
Versions i5: 2 Seal: 3 (ahead)

Pick the i5 for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Seal for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹79.6 Lakh
₹41.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹80.11 Lakh
₹42.01 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,34,600 a month
₹70,586 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
268 PS
204 bhp
Torque
410 Nm
310 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
669 km
510–650 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Electric Sedan
Electric Performance Luxury Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Single Rear Motor (eDrive35L M Sport: 268 PS / 410 Nm) / Dual Motors (M60 xDrive: 442 kW / 601 PS & 820 Nm)
Dual Motors (AWD Performance: 160 kW Front + 230 kW Rear) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 230 kW Premium / 150 kW Dynamic)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on eDrive35L M Sport / xDrive Electric All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on M60 xDrive
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD with iTAC Intelligent Torque Adaption Control) on Performance / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on Premium & Dynamic
Battery Pack Capacity
81.6 kWh on eDrive35L M Sport / 81.2 kWh Usable (83.9 kWh Gross) on M60 xDrive
82.56 kWh (Performance & Premium) / 61.44 kWh (Dynamic) Blade Battery
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, 0.23 Cd drag coefficient)
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Blade Battery (Cell-to-Body CTB Technology, IP67 Waterproof)
Top Speed
195 km/h (eDrive35L M Sport) / 230 km/h (M60 xDrive)
190 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
6.7 sec (eDrive35L M Sport) / 3.8 sec (M60 xDrive)
3.8 sec (Performance AWD) / 5.9 sec (Premium RWD) / 7.5 sec (Dynamic)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
11 kW AC Wallbox, full charge time not published (eDrive35L M Sport) / 11 kW AC: 0-100% in 8.25 hours, Optional 22 kW AC: 0-100% in 4h 15m (M60 xDrive)
7 kW / 11 kW AC Charger: 0-100% in 12 hours (82.56 kWh) / 8.5 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
160 kW DC: 10-80% in 33 mins (eDrive35L M Sport) / 205 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 30 mins, 156 km added in 10 mins (M60 xDrive)
150 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 37 mins (CCS2)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
No
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load external power supply up to 3.3 kW)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Adaptive Predictive Energy Recuperation using AI Navigation & Sensor Data (up to 195 kW regen)
2-Stage Regenerative Braking with iTAC and One-Pedal Driving mode

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
M Sport Brakes: 348 mm Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (395 mm on M60 with Red M Calipers)
Ventilated Drilled Discs (365 mm with 4-Piston Fixed Calipers on Performance)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Discs: 345 mm with Single-Piston Calipers (370 mm on M60)
Ventilated Discs (345 mm)
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-Wishbone Front Axle, Electronically Controlled Dampers & Active Roll Stabilization (M60)
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-Link Axle with Rear Air Suspension & Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Five-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Wheel Type & Size
19-inch / 20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 936 M / 940 M Bicolour)
19-inch Precision Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 245/40 R20, Rear: 275/35 R20 Pirelli P Zero
Front & Rear: 235/45 R19 Continental EcoContact 6 / SportContact 7
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
5,060 mm (M60 xDrive) / 5,175 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
4,800 mm
Width (mm)
1,900 mm (M60 xDrive) / 2,156 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB, measurement basis not confirmed as body-only or with mirrors)
1,875 mm
Height (mm)
1,515 mm (M60 xDrive) / 1,520 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
1,460 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,995 mm (M60 xDrive) / 3,105 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
2,920 mm (Class-leading EV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
154 mm
145 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,380 kg (M60 xDrive); eDrive35L M Sport kerb weight not published yet
2,055 kg (Dynamic) / 2,185 kg (Performance AWD)
Boot Space (Litres)
490 Litres
400 Litres (Rear Boot)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
0 Litres (No Frunk)
50 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 35.6/40, child occupant 42/49. The rating covers the i5 M60; the long-wheelbase i5 eDrive35L has not been tested.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 35.8/40, child occupant 43/49. ANCAP also gave it 5 stars in 2023.
Airbags Count & Configuration
6 Airbags Standard, Dual front, side thorax, full curtain (M60 xDrive) / 8 Airbags (eDrive35L M Sport, per CarWale, itemised breakdown not published)
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, front center airbag, driver knee)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB Slip Control, M xDrive on M60, Launch Control)
Yes (iTAC Intelligent Torque Control, Electronic Stability Control ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold, ABS with EBD)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Active Lane Change with Eye Activation, Highway Assistant)
Level 2 ADAS (DiPilot with 12 Sensors: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping, Blind Spot Detection, Front & Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking, Door Open Warning)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Parking Assistant Professional with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote Parking via Smartphone (up to 200m) & Maneuver Assistant
360-Degree 3D Holographic Transparent View Camera with Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout)
Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temperature per wheel)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5, In-Car Gaming (AirConsole) & Video Streaming
15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen Infotainment Display (Motorized Landscape/Portrait) with DiLink 4G OS
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
10.25-inch Full Digital LCD Driver Information Instrument Display with Full-Colour HUD
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
BMW Interaction Bar with Dynamic Ambient Lighting, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, SOTA Updates
BYD App Connectivity with Remote Lock/Unlock, Climate Pre-conditioning, NFC Card Key in Door Mirror
Audio System & Speaker Count
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles) + BMW IconicSounds Electric
Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (775W with Subwoofer & DSP Acoustic Tuning)
Sunroof Type
Panorama Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending to rear cabin
Full-Length Panoramic Silver-Plated Glass Roof with UV/Thermal Insulation
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Comfort Front Seats in Veganza / Merino Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Active Ventilation & 2-Way Lumbar
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Genuine Quilted Leather with Memory, Heating & Front Seat Ventilation
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard & Nanoparticle Filter
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Active Air Filter & Negative Ion Generator
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Charging Trays)
Yes (Dual 50W Fast Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads with Active Cooling Vents)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function, Blue Accents & Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
Full Double-U Floating LED Headlights with Crystal Daytime Running Lights
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with Horizontal Chrome Inlay
Continuous Full-Width Dot-Matrix LED Light Strip Tail Lamps inspired by water droplets
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Welcome Light Carpet
Integrated LED DRLs, Flush Retractable Door Handles & Ocean X Face Aero Styling

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years)
6 Years / 1,50,000 km
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km
8 Years / 1,60,000 km (Motor/Controller: 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 15,000 km)
12 Months / 20,000 km (First check at 3 Months / 5,000 km)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹79.6 Lakh – ₹1.2 Crore
₹41.5 Lakh – ₹53.65 Lakh
Colours
14 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

i5 eDrive35L M Sport₹79.6 Lakh Seal EV Performance₹53.65 Lakh Seal ₹25.95 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport against Seal Seal EV Dynamic

Cityi5SealGap
Mumbai₹80.11 Lakh₹42.01 LakhSeal ₹38.10 lakh less
Pune₹80.11 Lakh₹42.01 LakhSeal ₹38.10 lakh less
New Delhi₹80.11 Lakh₹42.01 LakhSeal ₹38.10 lakh less
Bengaluru₹88.14 Lakh₹46.23 LakhSeal ₹41.91 lakh less
Chennai₹80.19 Lakh₹42.09 LakhSeal ₹38.10 lakh less
Hyderabad₹80.22 Lakh₹42.12 LakhSeal ₹38.10 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the i5 or the Seal?

The Seal, by ₹38.10 lakh on the versions compared here: i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport at ₹79.6 Lakh against Seal Seal EV Dynamic at ₹41.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹80.11 Lakh against ₹42.01 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The i5 claims 669 km against 510–650 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The i5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The Seal: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The i5 has up to 8 airbags and the Seal 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport makes 268 PS and 410 Nm and the Seal Seal EV Dynamic makes 204 bhp and 310 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The i5 is 260 mm longer. Boot space is 490 litres in the i5 and 400 litres in the Seal.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,34,600 a month for the i5 and ₹70,586 for the Seal, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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