BMW i4 vs BYD Sealion 7
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 22 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | BMW i4 | BYD Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | eDrive40 | Performance AWD 82.6 kWh |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹73.88 Lakh | ₹55.90 Lakh |
| Claimed range | 590 km | 542 km |
| Real-world range | 470 km | 423 km |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Motor power | 249.81 kW | 390 kW |
| DC fast charge | 31m | 24m |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
What the numbers say
- BYD Sealion 7 has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹55.90 Lakh.
- BMW i4 has the highest displayed claimed range at 590 km.
- BYD Sealion 7 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 24m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
BMW i4
590 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
₹55.90 Lakh for 542 km
Best Performance
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
390 kW, 0-100 in 4.5s
Best for City
Winner
BMW i4
7.0 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
0-80% in 24 min
Most Spacious
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
500L boot, 5 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹73.88 Lakh | ₹55.90 Lakh |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 1 May 2022 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 590 km Best | 542 km |
| Real World Range | 470 km Best | 423 km |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh Best | 82.56 kWh |
| Efficiency | 7.0 km/kWh Best | 6.6 km/kWh |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 31m | 24m Best |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 31 hrs | 11 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 249.81 kW | 390 kW Best |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 215 km/h Best |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 4.5s Best |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 470 L | 500 L Best |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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