Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW i4 G26 vs BYD Seal EK: size comparison
- Length Seal EK 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Seal EK 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height Seal EK 12 mm0.5 in taller
- Boot i4 G26 70 L2.5 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The i4 G26 is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 23 mm0.9 in narrower and 12 mm0.5 in lower than the Seal EK. Its wheelbase is 64 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | i4 G26 | Seal EK | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,785 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,785 mm | 4,800 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,800 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 1,875 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,875 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.2% |
| Height | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | 1,460 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,460 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,856 mm | 2,920 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,920 mm | −64 mm−3 in −2.2% |
| Footprint | 8.86 m²95.4 sq ft95.4 sq ft8.86 m² | 9.00 m²96.9 sq ft96.9 sq ft9.00 m² | −0.14 m²−1.5 sq ft −1.5% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 400 L14.1 cu ft14.1 cu ft400 L | +70 L+2.5 cu ft +17.5% |
| Kerb weight | 2,070–2,290 kg4,564–5,049 lb4,564–5,049 lb2,070–2,290 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
i4 G26
- Single garage
- Tight 715 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 215 mm8 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Seal EK
- Single garage
- Tight 700 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 563 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 200 mm8 in to spare in length, 313 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW i4 G26 or the BYD Seal EK?
The BYD Seal EK is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The i4 G26 is 15 mm shorter, 23 mm narrower and 12 mm lower than the Seal EK. Its wheelbase is 64 mm shorter.
Will the BMW i4 G26 and the BYD Seal EK fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW i4 G26 fits, but it is tight to get out (715 mm to spare in length, 574 mm each side). The BYD Seal EK fits, but it is tight to get out (700 mm to spare in length, 563 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW i4 G26: 470 L against 400 L in the BYD Seal EK (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

