BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda 6e

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $60,489 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Sealion 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Dynaudio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 7 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric Motor making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 190kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 78kWh (Mazda 6e), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 194kW (Mazda 6e).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 91mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,921mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 337L in the Mazda 6e, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 163L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.