8.7
2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.
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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Mercedes-Benz GLC
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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How they stack...
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8.7
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC AVANTGARDE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$120,477 - $200,700
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfort-oriented suspension tune
- Effortless highway cruiser
- Still has a space-saver spare wheel
Misses
- Touch sliders can be fiddly
- Side steps are pointless
- So much piano black
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
- Optional Paint (+$900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
