BMW i3s 120 Ah vs BYD Seal U 2024
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | BMW | BYD |
| Model | i3s 120 Ah | Seal U 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2019 | 2023 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 37.9 kWh usable, 42.2 kWh total | 71.8 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | Li-ion LFP battery |
| Range | 283 km WLTP (246 km EPA, 344 km NEDC | 420 km WLTP |
| Consumption | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP (18.6 kWh/100 km EPA) | 15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes, up to 50 kW | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | RWD 135 kW (184 hp) | FWD 168 kW |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 6.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 175 km/h |
BODY |
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| Type | hatchback | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4011 x 1775 x 1598 mm (157.9 x 69.9 x 62.9 in) | 4785 x 1660 x 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm (101.2 in) | 2,750 mm |
| Clearance | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 150 mm |
| Weight | EU: 1365 kg unladen, 1730 kg gross | 1,800 kg |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20 | R19 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | Independent MacPherson struts, Independent | MacPherson struts |
| Rear | Five link | Multi Link |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | 11 kW | Type 2 7 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | 49 kW max | CCS 88 kW |
| AC Charging Time | 3 hours | 9 hours |
| DC Charging Time (10-80%) | 45 min | 30 min |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | 4 | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Camera | Reversing camera | 360 |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, automatic self-parking system | Front and rear sensors |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, including head airbag system; front seats knee airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Forward Collision Warning, City Collision Mitigation, Preventive Pedestrian Protection, Cruise Control with Stop&Go, Speed Limit Info, Route-ahead Assistant and Traffic Jam Assist | 2 front radars, 4 rear radars, multiple cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Brak |
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