BMW 1 Series vs BYD Seal Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

    BYD Seal

    2024 BMW
    1 Series
    vs
    2024 BYD
    Seal
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    NA
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,900 - $82,500
    $49,888 - $68,798
    Save with CarExpert

    CarExpert's Take

    NA
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)

    Colours Available

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Arctic Blue
    • Atlantis Grey
    • Aurora White
    • Cosmos Black
    • Shark Grey

    Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.

    Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.

    The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 1998-
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L0.0
    Induction
    TURBO 3, TURBO 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 16-
    Power
    103kW - 233kW150kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 5750-
    Torque
    220Nm - 450Nm310Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    1480 - 2000-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 11.1-

    Can’t Make Up Your Mind?

    FOR FREE EXPERT ADVICE,
    CALL US ON 1300 587 992
    TALK TO AN EXPERT

    Share This to a Friend