Compare the BMW iX3 vs BYD Seal
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BMW iX3 and the BYD Seal comes down to where their strengths lie. The iX3 travels further on a charge and is more efficient, while also providing a bigger boot, more room with the back seats folded and the ability to tow more. Both models give you space under the bonnet for your charging cables, and both feature wide-opening rear doors that make fitting a child seat easy. At motorway speeds, you will find both cars are quiet and refined. Around town, however, low-speed braking feels quite different. The BMW’s brakes are easy to control at low speeds, whereas the BYD’s brakes are a bit grabby at lower speeds, making it difficult to come to a smooth stop until you are used to them.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 82.5 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name 230kW 83kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size Electric • 312 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 82.5 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 485 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,800 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,875 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.