BYD Seal vs GWM ORA 5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BYD Seal features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM ORA 5 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Seal stands out with power tailgate and Dynaudio audio — features our data doesn't list for the GWM ORA 5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Seal gets leather upholstery while the GWM ORA 5 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BYD Seal and 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5.

Drivetrain

The BYD Seal uses a Electric producing 230kW and 360Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 260Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The BYD Seal has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Seal is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Seal) vs 58.3kWh (GWM ORA 5), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 435km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Seal) vs 120kW (GWM ORA 5).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Seal measures 4,800mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 329mm longer than the GWM ORA 5 at 4,471mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Seal and 362L in the GWM ORA 5, giving the BYD Seal a 38L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Seal leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GWM ORA 5's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Seal costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and electricity for the GWM ORA 5 about $773 a year (16.1 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $43 a year less for the GWM ORA 5.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Seal) and 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5).

Where each one leads

The BYD Seal: more power (230kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (400L against 362L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 750kg).

The GWM ORA 5: the longer warranty (7 years against 6) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($773 a year against $816).

The Verdict

BYD Seal scores higher, 77 vs 72

The BYD Seal scores 77 to the GWM ORA 5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (BYD Seal ahead by 25 points), performance (BYD Seal ahead by 23 points), value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GWM ORA 5 costs about $43 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 400L in the BYD Seal, 362L in the GWM ORA 5. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Seal, 7 on the GWM ORA 5.

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