BMW 5 Series vs BYD Yangwang U7

How does the BMW 5 Series stack up against the BYD Yangwang U7? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecBMW 5 SeriesBYD Yangwang U7
Horsepower (max)717 hp1,555 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.5 s2.9 s
Top speed305 km/h270 km/h
Variants82
Body styleSedanLuxury performance sedan
GenerationG60Yangwang U7 (EV + PHEV)
Production2023 – present2025 – present
Length5,060 mm5,265 mm
Width1,900 mm1,998 mm
Height1,515 mm1,517 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm3,160 mm

BMW 5 Series vs BYD Yangwang U7: common questions

Is the BMW 5 Series or BYD Yangwang U7 faster?
The BYD Yangwang U7 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.8s versus the BMW 5 Series's 3.3s (0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 3.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 5 Series or the BYD Yangwang U7?
The BYD Yangwang U7 makes more power: 1,555 hp (1160 kW) versus 717 hp (535 kW) for the BMW 5 Series.
Is the BMW 5 Series or BYD Yangwang U7 faster on top speed?
The BMW 5 Series has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 168 mph (270 km/h) for the BYD Yangwang U7.
What is the main difference between the BMW 5 Series and the BYD Yangwang U7?
The BMW 5 Series is a sedan, while the BYD Yangwang U7 is a luxury performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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