BYD Seal vs Mercedes-Benz CLA (2026)
BYD Seal (₹41.50 Lakh – ₹53.65 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz CLA (₹56.50 Lakh – ₹64.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BYD Seal is more affordable — it starts ₹15.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLA.
- The BYD Seal is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 268 bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA claims the longer range: 792 km vs 650 km.
Specification Comparison
BYD Seal in short
The BYD Seal is a low-slung electric sports sedan built on BYD's cell-to-body e-Platform 3.0, launched in India in March 2024. The range runs from the 61.44 kWh rear-drive Dynamic (510 km NEDC) through the 82.56 kWh Premium (650 km NEDC) to the dual-motor AWD Performance, whose 390 kW combined output does 0-100 kmph in 3.8 seconds. With 9 airbags, a 5-star Euro NCAP result under the 2023 protocol and a 400-litre boot plus a 53-litre frunk, it undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 on performance-per-rupee.
Full Seal prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz CLA in short
The new CLA arrived in India in April 2026 as an electric-only luxury sedan, currently listed at ₹56.50 lakh for the CLA 200 Progressive with a 58 kWh battery. The bigger story is the 85.5 kWh CLA 250+, whose claimed 792 km WLTP range would make it India's longest-range EV — its post-price-hike figure is still under verification, so we list only the CLA 200 for now. Built on Mercedes' new MMA platform, it targets the BMW i4 and the entry variants of German electric sedans. It is the most affordable electric Mercedes on sale in India.
Full CLA prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Seal or CLA?
The BYD Seal is more affordable — it starts ₹15.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLA. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Seal vs CLA — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BYD Seal — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz CLA — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Seal or the CLA?
The BYD Seal is more affordable — it starts ₹15.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The BYD Seal is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 268 bhp. The Mercedes-Benz CLA claims the longer range: 792 km vs 650 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.