2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i vs 2025 BYD SEAL Premium
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 3 Series Sedan vs BYD SEAL, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 165,000BYD SEAL: AED 164,900BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerBMW 3 Series Sedan: 156 hpBYD SEAL: 308 hpBYD SEAL makes 152 hp more.
- TorqueBMW 3 Series Sedan: 250 NmBYD SEAL: 360 NmBYD SEAL makes 110 Nm more.
- LengthBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmBYD SEAL: 4800 mmBYD SEAL is 87 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterBYD SEAL: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LBYD SEAL: 453 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 27 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 3 Series Sedan or BYD SEAL?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper. BYD SEAL makes 152 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
3 Series Sedan 318i
AED 165,000*
BYD
SEAL Premium
AED 164,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
156
250
Petrol
-
-
308
360
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
4
-
Displacement (cc)
2000
-
Power (hp)
156
308
Peak Torque (Nm)
250
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
8
8-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
Single-Speed
1
1-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
-
Single-Speed
Gears
8
1
No. of Gears
8-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
59
15.4
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
59
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.4
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
8.6
223
-
3.8
180
-
0 to 100 (s)
8.6
3.8
Top Speed (km/h)
223
180
0-200 km/h (s)
-
-
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Electric Range (km)
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Single Motor
82.5 kWh
26 min (30-80%)
-
570
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
Single Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
82.5 kWh
Charging Time
-
26 min (30-80%)
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
570
Electric Range (km)
-
-
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Wheels
Headlights
Suspension
Cargo Space (L)
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wading Depth (mm)
Towing Capacity (kg)
Payload (kg)
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
-
4
4713
1827
1440
2851
1575
-
-
-
480
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
4800
1875
1460
2920
2055
19" Wheel
-
-
453
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4713
4800
Width (mm)
1827
1875
Height (mm)
1440
1460
Wheelbase (mm)
2851
2920
Weight (kg)
1575
2055
Wheels
-
19" Wheel
Headlights
-
-
Suspension
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
480
453
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Wading Depth (mm)
-
-
Towing Capacity (kg)
-
-
Payload (kg)
-
-
Low-Range Transfer
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Interior
Upholstery
Audio System
Screen Size
Sunroof
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
Massage Seats
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Ambient Lighting
Power Tailgate
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
Upholstery
-
-
Audio System
-
-
Screen Size
-
-
Sunroof
-
-
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
-
-
Massage Seats
-
-
Wireless Charging
-
-
Head-Up Display
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Power Tailgate
-
-
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Airbags
Safety Rating
Rating Scheme & Year
Airbag Types
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
-
-
Front, Side
Disc
Disc
6
-
-
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
-
6
Safety Rating
-
-
Rating Scheme & Year
-
-
Airbag Types
Front, Side
-
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.