BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S

2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S studio car image
Volkswagen

ID.5 Pro S

2024 · Electric Suv

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 6.7 s
Range winner Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S 549 km Runner-up: 502 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 286 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S 549 L Runner-up: 520 L
Price winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence $49,800 Runner-up: $50,000

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence against the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S. 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 6.7 seconds for 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S is rated at 286 hp, a difference of 244 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S at 545 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

2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S carries the longer listed range at 549 km, against 502 km for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 175 kW, compared with 150 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

2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 549 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 29 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 231 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 $50,000 for 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S. 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.

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Specification BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S2024
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 s6.7 s
Top Speed215 km/h180 km/h
Power530 hp286 hp
Torque690 Nm545 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range502 km549 km
Battery91.3 kWh77 kWh
Efficiency18.2 kWh/100km14 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging150 kW175 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,599 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm165 mm
Cargo520 L549 L
Curb Weight2,262 kg2,095 kg
Towing1,500 kg—
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$49,800$50,000

BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 6.7 seconds for 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 244 hp advantage over 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S.

Which has more range, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S has the longer listed range at 549 km (341 miles), versus 502 km (312 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 77.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S has more listed cargo space at 549 litres (19.4 cu ft), versus 520 litres (18.4 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S is listed at 2,095 kg (4,619 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $49,800 USD, compared with $50,000 USD for 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro S?

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.