BMW iX1 vs BYD Sealion 7
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
BMW iX1
iX1 xDrive30 |
BYD Sealion 7
Sealion 7 Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.68 crore | Rs 1.55 crore |
| Powertrain | ||
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 64.8 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Electric range | 438 km | 567 km |
| Electric motor power | 230 kW | 230 kW |
| Electric motor torque | 494 Nm | 380 Nm |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging | 130 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging time | About 6.5 h (0–100%, 11 kW) | — |
| DC charging time | Up to 80% in 29 min | — |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 |
| Performance & drive | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Single-speed (electric) |
| Size & practicality | ||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width | 1845 mm | 1925 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2930 mm |
| Boot space | — | 500 L |
| Tyre size | — | 235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear) |
| Warranty | 2 years / unlimited km vehicle; 8 years / 160,000 km high-voltage battery | 6 years/150,000 km vehicle; 8 years/160,000 km Blade battery; 6 years/150,000 km low-voltage LFP battery |
| Colours | — | Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 9 |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes |
| EBD | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | No | Yes |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | No | Yes |
| Lane keep assist | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | Yes |
| Traffic sign recognition | No | Yes |
| Auto high beam | No | Yes |
| Driver attention alert | No | Yes |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes |
| Push-button start | No | Yes |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes |
| Auto hold | No | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes |
| Leather seats | No | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No |
| Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes |
| Head-up display | No | Yes |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes |
| Electric & charging | ||
| DC fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes |
| Portable charger included | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||
| LED headlights | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Reversing Assistant | Yes | No |
| Active seats with massage and lumbar function | Yes | No |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | Yes |
| Rear side airbags | No | Yes |
| Door open warning | No | Yes |
| Front cross traffic alert and brake | No | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | Yes |
| Emergency lane keeping assist | No | Yes |
| Driver seat memory and power leg rest | No | Yes |
| Frequency selective damping | No | Yes |
| Heated exterior mirrors | No | Yes |
| Sequential rear indicators | No | Yes |
| Air ionizer with CN95 filter | No | Yes |
| Digital key / NFC card key | No | Yes |
| Front trunk (58 L) | No | Yes |
| Electric shade for glass roof | No | Yes |
| Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
BMW iX1 vs BYD Sealion 7: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the BMW iX1 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.55 crore ex-factory, Rs 1.13 crore less than the BMW iX1, which starts at Rs 2.68 crore.
Which has the longer electric range, the BMW iX1 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced goes furthest on electricity (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 567 km; BMW iX1 xDrive30: 438 km).
Which is more powerful, the BMW iX1 or the BYD Sealion 7?
They are closely matched (BMW iX1 xDrive30: 308 hp; BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 308 hp).
Which has more safety features, the BMW iX1 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has 9 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are BMW iX1 and BYD Sealion 7 prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
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