BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BYD Seal

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine or BYD Seal? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and BYD Seal price starts Rs 41 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic Range (Electric).

3 Series Gran Limousine Vs Seal

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine	BYD Seal
On Road Price	Rs.76,57,378^*	Rs.55,78,750^*
Range (km)	-	580
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	82.56
Charging Time	-	-

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
Rs65 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Rs53 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
320Ld M Sport Pro
60.60 - 65 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Performance
41 - 53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	320Ld M Sport Pro	Performance
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,57,378^*	Rs.55,78,750^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,744/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,07,625/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,79,878	Rs.1,80,000
User Rating	4.2 Based on 60 Reviews	4.3 Based on 31 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.42/km
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Basic Information

320Ld M Sport Pro

Performance

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,57,378^*

Rs.55,78,750^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,744/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,07,625/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,79,878

Rs.1,80,000

User Rating

4.2

Based on 60 Reviews

4.3

Based on 31 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.42/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1995	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	82.56
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4000rpm	523bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	670Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	580 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	-
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	12-16 H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	45 min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1995

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.61	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	235	-
Drag Coefficient	-	0.219
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.61

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

235

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	No	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	235	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.6 s	3.8 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	35.25	-
Drag Coefficient	-	0.219
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	235/45 R19
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.57	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	22.85	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	225/45 R18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	225/45 R18	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	4800
Width (mm)	1827	1875
Height (mm)	1441	1460
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2920
Kerb Weight (kg)	1640	2185
Grossweight (kg)	-	2631
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	400
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	-	Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones), Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones),Door mirror position memory,Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment,Courtesy seating, Vice dashboard with dual cup holders, Front height-adjustable cup holder,Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders),NFC card key,PM2.5 filtration system withhigh efficiency filter (CN95),Negative ion air purifier,Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning,Courtrsy seating
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Additional Features	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display	Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and seat, Driver seat 8-way power adjustable,Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable, Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting, RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function,
Digital Cluster	Yes	LCD instrumentation
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.28	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colors	Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colors
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille	Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	rear Glasss mount antenna
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	235/45 R19
Tyre Type	Radial tubeless	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colors

Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colors

Body Type

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating	-	5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	-	5 Star
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.88	15.6
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	12
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Voice Control	2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	MyBMW	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
- Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
- New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
- 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
- Has a good balance between ride and handling.
BYD Seal
- Minimalist exterior styling looks sleek yet sporty, stands out from its peers
- Premium interiors with a simple dashboard design and generous use of soft touch materials
- Feature-rich package includes a rotating 15.6-inch infotainment system, 8-way powered driver seat with memory function, heated OVRMs and ADAS
- Top-spec Performance trim packs near supercar level acceleration with a 0-100kmph time of 3.8 seconds
- xcellent pricing for a fully imported luxury electric sedan

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
- Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
- The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
- Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
- Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.
BYD Seal
- Low ground clearance
- Low profile tyres can get cut easily
- Rear seat comfort could be better for long distance journeys
- No physical buttons or knobs for AC control
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and BYD Seal?

A ) BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at ₹ 60.60 Lakh & BYD Seal price starts at ₹ 41 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Seal is cheaper between these two cars.

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