BYD Sealion 7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BYD Sealion 7 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 48.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Sealion 7 vs GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sealion 7	GLA
Price	Rs. 48.90 Lakh	Rs. 50.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1332 cc
Power	-	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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BYD Sealion 7

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Rs. 48.90 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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Rs. 50.80 Lakh

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BYD Sealion 7

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)		15
Top Speed (kmph)	215	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	6.7	8.9
DC Fast Charging	150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	11 kW charger
Engine		1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Max Motor Performance	308 bhp, 380 Nm
Driving Range (km)	567
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged, Variable Geometry
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	82.56 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Regenerative Braking
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle
Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.85	5.7
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	11 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cigarette Lighter
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired + Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	15.6	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Lumbar Support		Driver Only
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Cosmos Black	Polar White
	Aurora White	Mountain Grey
	Atlantis Grey	Cosmos Black
	Shark Grey	Iridium Silver
	Shark Grey	Spectral Blue

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Sealion 7 vs GLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BYD Sealion 7 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 48.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh. Hence BYD Sealion 7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BYD Sealion 7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Length (mm)	4830	4412
Width (mm)	1925	1834
Height (mm)	1620	1616
Wheelbase (mm)	2930	2729
Kerb Weight (kg)	2225	1570

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		43
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	500	425

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips		Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	8
Warranty (In Kilometres)	150000	Unlimited