BYD Seal vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs. 51.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Seal, priced at Rs. 53.65 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the GLA returns a claimed 17.4 kmpl, while the Seal offers a claimed 580 km/charge. On the performance front, the Seal uses a 82.56kWh battery producing 523bhp and the GLA a 1332cc engine producing 160.92bhp.

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Seal vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification BYD SealMercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 53.65 LakhRs. 51.80 Lakh
Mileage / Range 580 km/charge17.4 kmpl
Engine / Battery 82.56 kWh1332 cc
Max power / Motor 523bhp160.92bhp
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

Seal vs GLA Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Seal PerformanceMercedes-Benz GLA 200BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
Rating
13 reviews
11 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name BYD Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 53.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1332 cc 1499 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 523bhp 160.92bhp 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 7-Speed DCT 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD FWD FWD
Colors
BYD Seal Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 17.4 Kmpl 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/45 R19 Not Available 225/55 R18
Boot Space 400 Liters 425 Liters 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,03,783 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,205 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Seal Insurance Rs. 1.98 Lakh GLA Insurance X1 Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1332 cc
1499 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Not Available
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1332 cc
1499 cc
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Not Available
Not Available
Max Power
523bhp
160.92bhp
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Range
580 km/charge
Not Available
Not Available
Max Torque
670Nm
270Nm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2185 Kg
1570 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Twin
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (7.2 kW AC Fast Charger)
12-16 H (0-100%)
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (50 kW DC Fast Charger)
45 min (0-80%)
Not Available
Not Available

Drag Coefficient
0.219
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
3.8 Sec
8.9 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
17.4 Kmpl
16.35 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
18 inch
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
18 inch
Not Available
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
Not Available
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and seat, Driver seat 8-way power adjustable,Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable, Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting, RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function,
Not Available
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
LCD instrumentation
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
400
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1420 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
5
Not Available
Boot Space
400 Liters
425 Liters
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,
Not Available
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Automatic
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
rear Glasss mount antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4800*1875*1460 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
2920 mm
2651 mm
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones), Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones),Door mirror position memory,Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment,Courtesy seating, Vice dashboard with dual cup holders, Front height-adjustable cup holder,Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders),NFC card key,PM2.5 filtration system withhigh efficiency filter (CN95),Negative ion air purifier,Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning,Courtrsy seating
Digital Key Handover
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),
Not Available
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
No
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
12
Not Available
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,
Digital Key Handover
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
15.6 Inch
Not Available
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Driver
Driver
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
All
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far-side airbags - driver,Electronic child lock,Intelligent power brake system,Auto-hold,Emergency Lane Keeping Assist,Intelligent Cruise Control,Intelligent Speed Limit Information,Intelligent Speed Limit Control,Intelligence Torque Adaption Control,Automatic anti-dazzle interior rearview mirror,"Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI),Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC),Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA),Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB),Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)"
Off-Road Package
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2631
2070 kg
Not Available
frontTread
Not Available
1511 mm
Not Available
rearTread
Not Available
1606 mm
Not Available
frontTrack
1620
Not Available
Not Available
rearTrack
1625
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD Seal
  • Powerful, good looking, plenty of range
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
BYD Seal
  • Price, unknown brand value
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels
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