BMW iX1 vs BYD Seal

Should you buy BMW iX1 or BYD Seal? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW iX1 price starts at Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and BYD Seal price starts at Rs 41 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

iX1 Vs Seal

Key Highlights	BMW iX1	BYD Seal
On Road Price	Rs.51,35,150^*	Rs.55,76,487^*
Range (km)	531	580
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	64.8	82.56
Charging Time	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	-

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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Rs53 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Performance
53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	LWB	Performance
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.51,35,150^*	Rs.55,76,487^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,06,135/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,86,150	Rs.2,23,487
User Rating	4.5 Based on 19 Reviews	4.3 Based on 36 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.22/km	₹ 1.42/km

Basic Information

LWB

Performance

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.51,35,150^*

Rs.55,76,487^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.97,732/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,06,135/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,86,150

Rs.2,23,487

User Rating

4.5

Based on 19 Reviews

4.3

Based on 36 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.22/km

₹ 1.42/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	64.8	82.56
Motor Type	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	523bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm	670Nm
Range (km)	531 km	580 km
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)	-
Charging Time (D.C)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	-
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Charging Options	11kW AC & 130kW DC	-
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	12-16 H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	45 min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

64.8

82.56

Motor Type

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	175	-
Drag Coefficient	-	0.219

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

175

Drag Coefficient

0.219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	175	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	3.8 s
Drag Coefficient	-	0.219
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	235/45 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4616	4800
Width (mm)	1845	1875
Height (mm)	1612	1460
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	2920
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2185
Grossweight (kg)	-	2631
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	400
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	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
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	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	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat	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	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Additional Features	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior	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)	10.25	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours	Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof	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	Shark Fin	rear Glasss mount antenna
Convertible Top	No	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	235/45 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV 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	Yes	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	No	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.7	15.6
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System	2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality
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 iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking
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 iX1 and BYD Seal?

A ) BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh & BYD Seal price starts at ₹ 41 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Seal is cheaper between these two cars.

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