BYD Seal 08 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
How the BYD Seal 08 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Seal 08 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 444 mi | 443 mi |
| Usable battery | 92 kWh | 94 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Seal 08 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 295 mi | 293 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 422 mi | 421 mi |
| Motorway | 347 mi | 345 mi |
| City | 480 mi | 478 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BYD Seal 08
- Further in winter
- BYD Seal 08
- More efficient
- BYD Seal 08
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Seal 08 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Seal 08 is rated 444 mi and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 443 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 295 mi from the BYD Seal 08 and 293 mi from the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.