Comparison between:
- 2026 IM by MG IM5 RWD 100 kWh
- 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 IM by MG IM5 RWD 100 kWh | 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD | |
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| Model alias | MG IM5 Platinum MG IM5 100 Long Range | - |
| Trim | RWD 100 kWh | Design RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Global | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Athena White Ares Black Raphael Beige Rembrandt Gray Nevis Blue | Ice Blue Polar White Space Black Atlantis Grey Indigo Grey Shadow Green |
| Interior colors | Dover Beige Highland Gray | Black Tahitian Blue |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 194.1 in 4931 mm | 189.0 in 4800 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1960 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 84.6 in 2150 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 58.0 in 1474 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in 2950 mm | 115.0 in 2920 mm |
| Front track | 65.6 in 1665 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Rear track | 65.8 in 1672 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm |
| Front overhang | 36.3 in 921 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear overhang | 41.7 in 1060 mm | 39.2 in 995 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 13 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 14 ° |
| Minimum clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 457.0 l 16.14 ft3 0.46 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 18.0 l 0.64 ft3 0.02 m3 | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4872.22 lb 2210 kg | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2535.32 lb 1150 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg | - |
| Payload | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1058.22 lb 480 kg |
| GVWR | 5820.2 lb 2640 kg | 5533.6 lb 2510 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.237 Cd | 0.219 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor | BYD |
| Model | - | TZ200XYC |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 9000 - 20000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 500 Nm 51.0 kgm 368.8 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | High Power Mg-Al Alloy Black-label Motor - Oil Cooled / 8-layer Hair-Pin | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 500 Nm 51.0 kgm 368.8 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide inverter | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 136.7 mph 220.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 5.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 407.0 mi / 655.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 428.7 mi / 690.0 km WLTP, CMB: 354.2 mi / 570.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 13.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 | 10.18 m 33.40 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft |
| Additional information | Intelligent Four-wheel Steering System with Crab Mode Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | Optional Advanced air suspension with a Continuous Control Damping (CCD) system | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 10Jx20 | 8Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 99W 275/35R20 102W | 235/45R19 99V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 150 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 750.7 V | 550 V |
| Weight | 1289.7 lb 585 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg |
| Volume | 506.0 l 17.87 ft3 0.51 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Additional information | 800V system 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | 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 396 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 153 kW, 0:15 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 DC 150 kW, 0:37 AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 360° HD Camera (S) Far side airbag (S) Front and side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) IM ADAS with NVIDIA Orin N (S) 2 x side curtain airbags (S) 10.5" HD instrument cluster (S) 20 Speakers (including 4 Sky Speakers) (S) 26.3" infotainment touchscreen (S) 50W Qi wireless charging (S) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 (S) 2-zone Automatic Air-conditioner (S) Intelligent Air Quality System (S) 12-way Power Driver Seat (including 4-way Power Lumbar Support) (S) 6-way Power Front Passenger Seat (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Driver Seat Memory & Easy Entry (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Double-glazed Silvering Thermal-insulating Panoramic Glassroof (S) Rear Privacy Glass (S) Power side mirrors (S) 256-color Ambient Light (S) LED Headlights (S) LED Strip Taillights (S) Vegan leather (S) | - |
| 2026 IM by MG IM5 RWD 100 kWh | 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD |