BYD Sealion 7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy BYD Sealion 7 or Mercedes-Benz GLA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs 41.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol).

Sealion 7 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	BYD Sealion 7	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.58,84,855^*	Rs.64,87,816^*
Range (km)	542	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	-
Charging Time	24Min-230kW (10-80%)	-

BYD Sealion 7
Performance Anniversary Edition
55.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Performance Anniversary Edition	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.58,84,855^*	Rs.64,87,816^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,12,671/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,484/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,34,355	Rs.2,41,316
User Rating	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.52/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

Performance Anniversary Edition

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.58,84,855^*

Rs.64,87,816^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,12,671/month

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Rs.1,23,484/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,34,355

Rs.2,41,316

User Rating

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

4.4

Based on 32 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.52/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1950
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	24Min-230kW (10-80%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523bhp	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	690Nm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	542 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	24Min-230kW (10-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1950

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

24Min-230kW (10-80%)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

82.56

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

523bhp

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

690Nm

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

542 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Blade Battery

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

24Min-230kW (10-80%)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

8-Speed DCT

Drive Type

AWD

Charging Options

7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	18.9
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	FSD	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.85	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated & Drilled Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	7.5 s
Tyre Size	245/45 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4830	4412
Width (mm)	1925	2020
Height (mm)	1620	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	2930	-
Front Tread (mm)	1660	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1660	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	2340	1570
Grossweight (kg)	2750	2225
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	163	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	427

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Additional Features	Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door more	Digital Key Handover more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
Vehicle to Load Charging	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front Only	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Metal door sill protectors more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Aurora WhiteGrayCosmic BlackAtlantis GraySealion 7 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	58L Front Trunk capacity more	- more
Fog Lights	Rear	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Automatic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Heated, Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	245/45 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	11	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
EURO NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	15.6	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	-
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Sealion 7
- SUV coupe styling is executed well, looks much more expensive than it actually is.
- 82.56kWh battery capacity ensures a real world range of 500km.
- Impeccable interior quality for the price. Soft touch material used generously on the dashboard and door pads.
- Features: 15.6” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, panoramic glass roof, Level 2 ADAS — it has it all.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory

BYD Sealion 7
- Ride quality feels firm. Does not feel very comfortable over broken roads.
- Lacks the brand value/prestige many expect from a vehicle costing as much.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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