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Head-to-head comparison

DFSK E5 vs BYD Sealion 7

Verdict

DFSK E5 wins on Practicality.

BYD Sealion 7 wins on Value, Range, Performance, Safety, and Charging.

DFSK E5 is €18,140 cheaper.

BYD Sealion 7 has 369 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreDFSK E5BYD Sealion 7
Overall4776
Value5979
Range2771
Performance4197
Safety3583
Practicality7561
Charging4063
Spec
DFSK
E5
BYD
Sealion 7
PropulsionPHEVBEV
Segmentsuvsuv
Pricing€29,850 - €31,490€47,990 - €56,990
Battery Capacity17.5 kWh91.3 kWh
WLTP Range87km456km
Power Output—530
Torque300Nm690Nm
Top Speed165km/h215km/h
0-100 km/h—4.5s
Drive TypeFWDRWD
DC Charge Time—24
DC Charge Power—150.0 kW
Length4760mm4830mm
Width1865mm1925mm
Height1710mm1620mm
Wheelbase2785mm2930mm
Trunk Volume—520
Seats (Seats)75
Euro NCAP Rating—5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty—6y / 150,000 km

Facts

Facts about DFSK E5

Facts about BYD Sealion 7

Safety

Euro NCAP (9 aprilie 2025): 5 stele – Adulți 87%, Copii 93%, Pietoni/bicicliști 76%, Asistență 79%. Slăbiciuni: protecție „slabă” a toracelui pasagerului din spate la testul cu barieră rigidă; rezultate slabe la stâlpii parbrizului pentru capul pietonului.

Sealion 7Euro NCAP
euroncap.comofficialEurope / global
Tests

ADAC Autotest (27 februarie 2026): consum Ecotest 24,1 kWh/100 km inclusiv pierderi la încărcare, autonomie ADAC ≈430 km, putere de încărcare DC maximă 226 kW și medie 173,1 kW până la 80%; 4 din 5 stele Ecotest din cauza consumului ridicat.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global
Tests

ADAC, test de iarnă 2026 (0°C, 111 km/h medie): autonomie 293 km față de 502 km WLTP (≈58%), consum 35,3 kWh/100 km față de 21,9 WLTP; în 20 min de încărcare a recuperat 161 km; climatizarea automată nu menținea temperatura țintă; cel mai mare consum din test.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global
Tests

Green NCAP (decembrie 2025): BYD Sealion 7 4 stele, index general 8,4/10; consum măsurat: 19,9 kWh/100 km (WLTP lab), 21,6 (vreme caldă), 31,3 (autostradă), 25,3–29,5 (iarnă).

Sealion 7 Comfort RWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
greenncap.comofficialEurope / global

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the DFSK E5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

The DFSK E5 is cheaper, starting at €29,850 versus €47,990 for the BYD Sealion 7 — a difference of €18,140.

Which has more range, the DFSK E5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

The BYD Sealion 7 has more range: 456 km versus 87 km WLTP, 369 km more.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the DFSK E5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

The BYD Sealion 7 scores higher overall: 76/100 versus 47/100.

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