BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on 0–62 mph.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
91/100#10 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row13 min faster· 48%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s quicker· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4 cu ft· 22%
- Power- best on this row+95 kW· 37%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row12.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 40%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 580 4MATIC |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10082Performance
8496Practicality
7487
How much is each in the US?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 13 min
Which is quicker?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 0.9 s
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
- Lucid GravityBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 3 higher
- Score
- 88
- Price
- from $79,900
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 85
- Price
- from $61,500
- Hyundai Ioniq 9BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 7 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from $58,955
- Stelato V8 (享界V8)Stelato V8 (享界V8) scores 2 higher
- Score
- 93
- Price
- - No US price yet
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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