Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.7 seconds, compared with 8.9 seconds for 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the higher listed output at 218 hp; 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i is rated at 156 hp, a difference of 62 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort at 300 Nm and 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i at 240 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 115 litres. 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i carries the higher towing rating at 1,200 kg, while 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is listed at 750 kg. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is 275 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
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the lower listed starting price at $35,900, compared with $39,600 for 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort 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.