Verdict
The RM109,800 BYD M6 costs RM9,800 more than the RM100,000 BYD Seal 6, but turns that outlay into seven seats and a 580-litre boot against five seats and 460 litres. Its 161-hp, 310-Nm front motor also reaches 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, versus 10.9 seconds. The Seal 6 is the sharper-value five-seat sedan: it gets 100-kW DC charging, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking, where the M6 has 89 kW, passive cruise and no autonomous braking. Families needing a third row should pay up; five-seat buyers get more active safety for less.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a 580-litre boot and the stronger 161-hp, 310-Nm motor.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if five seats suffice and you want to spend RM9,800 less for autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and faster DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; BYD Seal 6 RM100,000.
- Seating and boot space: BYD M6 has seven seats and 580 litres; BYD Seal 6 has five seats and 460 litres.
- Motor output and 0-100 km/h: BYD M6 has 161 hp, 310 Nm and 10.1 seconds; BYD Seal 6 has 129 hp, 220 Nm and 10.9 seconds.
- Battery and range: BYD M6 has 55.4 kWh and 420 km; BYD Seal 6 has 56.64 kWh and 410 km.
- DC charging and annual road tax: BYD M6 is rated at 89 kW and RM120; BYD Seal 6 at 100 kW and RM70.
- Driver assistance: BYD M6 has no autonomous braking and passive cruise control; BYD Seal 6 has autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
M6
- Seven seats and a 580-litre boot.
- Stronger 161-hp, 310-Nm motor with a 10.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 420 km range and built-in navigation.
- No autonomous braking; cruise control is passive rather than adaptive.
- 89-kW DC charging trails the Seal 6's 100 kW.
- Manual front-seat adjustment versus power-adjustable front seats.
Seal 6
- RM9,800 lower purchase price and RM70 annual road tax.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and auto high beam.
- 100-kW DC charging, plus power-adjustable front seats and a wireless charger.
- Five seats and a 460-litre boot, versus the M6's seven seats and 580 litres.
- Less motor output: 129 hp and 220 Nm versus 161 hp and 310 Nm.
- 410 km range is 10 km below the M6's 420 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp✓ | 129 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 220 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | 56.64 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 420 km✓ | 410 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | 100 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power-adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M6 vs Seal 6 FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or BYD Seal 6 better?
The BYD M6 is better for families needing seven seats and 580 litres of boot space. The BYD Seal 6 is better for five-seat use, with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, 100-kW DC charging and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000 and the BYD M6 costs RM109,800, so the Seal 6 is RM9,800 cheaper.
Which charges faster on DC?
The BYD Seal 6 has the higher DC charging rate at 100 kW, compared with 89 kW for the BYD M6. Both have 7-kW AC charging and 3.3-kW V2L capability.
