Comparison between:
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
- 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | M50 | Excellence AWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 69,700 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 71,100 (Germany, Jun 2023) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray | Atlantis Grey Polar White Obsidian Black Indigo Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Tahitian Blue |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 190.2 in 4830 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.8 in 1925 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 115.4 in 2930 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 65.4 in 1660 mm |
| Rear track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 65.4 in 1660 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.4 in 900 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 19 ° |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1789.0 l 63.18 ft3 1.79 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5017.72 lb 2276 kg | 5313.14 lb 2410 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.7 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.3 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2903.49 lb 1317 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | 6164.12 lb 2796 kg | 6272.15 lb 2845 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BYD |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | TZ200XYT |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BYD |
| Model | - | YS210XYA |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps | 390 kW 523.0 hp 530.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb | 690 Nm 70.4 kgm 508.9 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 133.6 mph 215.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.90 s | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.70 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP, CTY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km WLTP, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 382.1 mi / 615.0 km WLTP, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Additional information | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.374 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 | 8Jx20 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 | 245/45R20 103V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 91.3 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | NCM811 | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 2 V |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 537.6 V |
| Weight | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | 1404.79 lb 637.2 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Heat pump |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells | Battery capacity - 170 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 230 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 195 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 230 kW, 0:18 DC 230 kW, 0:24 AC 11 kW, 9:36 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (S) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) M steering wheel in leather, adjustable (S) M Door Sills (S) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Leather (O) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | - |
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |