BMW i3 G28 or BYD Seal I?

2022–present vs 2023–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: i3 G28 4,872 mm, Seal I 4,800 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: i3 G28 410 l, Seal I 400 l.
Power: i3 G28 210–250 kW, Seal I 150–390 kW.
Standard equipment: i3 G28 26 items (Base), Seal I 34 items (Dynamic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW i3 G282022–present · 2 engines · Base, Night Package, M Sport Night PackageSpecifications →Listings →

BYD Seal I2023–present · 3 engines · Dynamic, Design, ExcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW i3 G282022–presentno listings	BYD Seal I2023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,872 mm	Length4,800 mm
Width	Width1,846 mm	Width1,875 mm
Height	Height1,481 mm	Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,966 mm	Wheelbase2,920 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume410 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,029 kg–2,087 kg	Curb weight1,922 kg–2,185 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines3
Power	Power210–250 kW (286–340 hp)	Power150–390 kW (204–530 hp)
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.1 l/100 km · eDrive40L	Lowest consumptionnot specified
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · eDrive40L	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 82.5 kWh AWD
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Dynamic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim34 · Dynamic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Base	Items in the top trim34 · Dynamic
Equipment · Comfort13 · 11
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Roof—	Panoramic Roof✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 7
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging✓	Wireless Phone Charging—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior0 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW i3 G28 or BYD Seal I?

Length: BMW i3 G28 4,872 mm, BYD Seal I 4,800 mm (a 72 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,966 vs 2,920 mm. Boot: 410 vs 400 l.

Which is more powerful — BMW i3 G28 or BYD Seal I?

The strongest BMW i3 G28 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (eDrive40L); the strongest BYD Seal I 390 kW (530 hp) (82.5 kWh AWD).

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