BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 8.6 s
Range winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 502 km Runner-up: 475 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 490 L
Price winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence $49,800 Runner-up: $49,900

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 against the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 8.6 seconds for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 326 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 at 250 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the longer listed range at 502 km, against 475 km for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 130 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 490 litres, a difference of 30 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 330 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower listed starting price at $49,800, compared with $49,900 for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification BMW iX1 eDrive202024 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.6 s4.5 s
Top Speed170 km/h215 km/h
Power204 hp530 hp
Torque250 Nm690 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range475 km502 km
Battery66.5 kWh91.3 kWh
Efficiency14 kWh/100km18.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging130 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,500 mm4,830 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm160 mm
Cargo490 L520 L
Curb Weight1,845 kg2,262 kg
Towing1,200 kg1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.1 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$49,900$49,800

BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 8.6 seconds for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 170 km/h (106 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 326 hp advantage over 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20.

Which has more range, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the longer listed range at 502 km (312 miles), versus 475 km (295 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 66.5 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 490 litres (17.3 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb), compared with 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 is listed at 1,845 kg (4,068 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $49,800 USD, compared with $49,900 USD for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.