Mercedes-Benz CLA EV vs BYD Sealion 7

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and BYD Sealion 7. The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV price is Rs. 55.00 Lakh and BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 49.40 Lakh.

CLA EV 200 58.0 kWh vs Sealion 7 Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA EV	Sealion 7
Price	Rs. 55.00 Lakh	Rs. 49.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	221 bhp	308 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV

200 58.0 kWh

Rs. 55.00 Lakh

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BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

Rs. 49.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV

200 58.0 kWh

BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Battery	Lithium Ion, 58 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 82.56 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	221 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	335 Nm	380 Nm
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	210	215
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	542	567
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 200 kW charger	150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 11 kW charger	11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-Link
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with mode adjust & 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	5.85
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	255 / 45 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning + Auto Braking, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler) & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	11 Airbags
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning & Collision Avoidance	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist	Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
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	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	4 x USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED	Taillight
Fog Lights		Halogen - Rear
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Black
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
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	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	UV Protection Glass

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	14" HD Touch-screen Display	15.6" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	12 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 (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Brand Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger	Yes (Front)

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Heated)	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black, Ivory)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Patagonia Red	Cosmos Black
	Cosmic Black	Aurora White
	Polar White	Atlantis Gray
	Aqua Mint	Shark Gray

Used Cars in India

3 Used Sealion 7

Rs. 46 Lakhonwards

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CLA EV vs Sealion 7 Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV price is Rs. 55.00 Lakh and BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 49.40 Lakh. Hence BYD Sealion 7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV vs BYD Sealion 7

Length Width Height	4723 mm * 1855 mm * 1468 mm	4830 mm * 1925 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2790	2930
Kerb Weight (kg)	2045	2225
Gross Weight (kg)	2500

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	405 L	500 L
Frunk Storage (litres)	101

Charging Options	11 kW AC Wall Box
Regenerative Braking
Portable EV Charging Cable
Charger Included with Vehicle	Home Charger – AC Wall Box, Portable Charger

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Illuminated star Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & 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
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders