2026 BYD SEAL Honor Elite vs 2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BYD SEAL vs BMW 3 Series Sedan, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBYD SEAL: AED 164,900BMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 165,000BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper.
- LengthBYD SEAL: 4800 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmBYD SEAL is 87 mm longer.
- SeatingBYD SEAL: 5 SeaterBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBYD SEAL: 453 LBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 27 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BYD SEAL or BMW 3 Series Sedan?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BYD
SEAL Honor Elite
AED 164,900*
BMW
3 Series Sedan 318i
AED 165,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
-
-
-
4.0
2000
156
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
-
156
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
250
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-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)
-
-
8.6
223
0 to 100 (s)
-
8.6
Top Speed (km/h)
-
223
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4800
1875
1460
2920
2055
225/50 R18
225/50 R18
453.0
-
4
4713
1827
1440
2851
1575
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4800
4713
Width (mm)
1875
1827
Height (mm)
1460
1440
Wheelbase (mm)
2920
2851
Weight (kg)
2055
1575
Front Tyres
225/50 R18
225/50 R17
Rear Tyres
225/50 R18
225/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
453.0
480
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side 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
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist