Deepal S07 vs BYD Sealion 7

The Deepal S07 starts from $53,900 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $49,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

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 $59,290 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Deepal S07 and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 misses.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 responds with a Electric making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 80kWh (Deepal S07) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (Deepal S07) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the Deepal S07 a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg 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: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.