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. 49.40 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.80 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Sealion 7 Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh vs GLA 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sealion 7	GLA
Price	Rs. 49.40 Lakh	Rs. 51.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1332 cc
Power	308 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

Rs. 49.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 82.56 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	215	210
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	567
DC Fast Charging	150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

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
Advanced Suspension Features
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.85	5.7
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	11 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (64)

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	15.6" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
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)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5

10 Ratings

4.6/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.5Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.1Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Worst Service and Parts Unavailability

You will have to park your car in their garage for 60 days for a minor repair or any accidental damage. Being a premium car, it is not worth getting this kind of service. Think twice before purchasing one. I have put my detailed review on the Kun BYD Coimbatore Google review page.

Its superb car

Nice compact SUV for city and long drives. For city driving 7-8 kmpl and highway driving it’s giving 12-14 kmpl. The overall drive experience is smooth. Ambient lighting during the night gives a luxurious feel.

Used Cars in India

3 Used Sealion 7

Rs. 46 Lakhonwards

326 Used GLA

Rs. 7.5 Lakhonwards

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Sealion 7 comparison with similar cars

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

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	500 L	425 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		43

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled, Slide Function
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish

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

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders