Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs BYD Seal Premium RWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 4.9 s Runner-up: 5.9 s
Range winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 769 km Runner-up: 570 km
Power winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 354 hp Runner-up: 313 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 405 L Runner-up: 400 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology against the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD. Both belong to the sedan 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

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 5.9 seconds for 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed output at 354 hp; 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD is rated at 313 hp, a difference of 41 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm and 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD at 380 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

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology carries the longer listed range at 769 km, against 570 km for 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the lower recorded consumption at 12.5 kWh/100km; 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD is listed at 14.5 kWh/100km. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 320 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

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 405 litres versus 400 litres, a difference of 5 litres. 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD is 77 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

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s5.9 s
Top Speed210 km/h180 km/h
Power354 hp313 hp
Torque515 Nm380 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km570 km
Battery85 kWh82.5 kWh
Efficiency12.5 kWh/100km14.5 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging320 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,723 mm4,800 mm
Ground Clearance—150 mm
Cargo405 L400 L
Curb Weight2,135 kg1,980 kg
Towing1,800 kg—
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.5 m
Starting MSRP—$41,900

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs BYD Seal Premium RWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 5.9 seconds for 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more power at 354 hp, a 41 hp advantage over 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD.

Which has more range, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the longer listed range at 769 km (478 miles), versus 570 km (354 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the larger listed battery at 85.0 kWh, compared with 82.5 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more listed cargo space at 405 litres (14.3 cu ft), versus 400 litres (14.1 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD is listed at 1,980 kg (4,365 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 BYD Seal Premium RWD?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 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.