150,000 is the budget for most consumers buying a family car. At the same time, most consumers are targeting new energy SUVs, because family cars still need to pursue practicality and economy. The later usage cost of the vehicle also needs to be taken into account. So with a budget of around 150,000, the new energy SUVs worth choosing on the market include hot-selling models such as the BYD Song PLUS DM-i and Deepal S07. Although the Deepal S07 is a mid-size SUV, while the Song PLUS DM-i is a compact SUV, the price ranges of the two cars are very close. So how should you choose between the two cars? Let's put them out for comparison and see where their differences lie. Which one is more worth buying?
In terms of power, the Deepal S07 uses a rear-mounted motor to drive the vehicle. The motor has a maximum power of 238 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 N·m, and the official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 7.7 seconds. The Song PLUS uses a front-mounted motor, with a maximum power of 218 horsepower and a peak torque of 260 N·m. In terms of performance, the Deepal S07 is slightly better.
High appearance, large space: core selling points of family SUVs
When car owners choose new energy models, in addition to understanding the power, appearance and space are equally important. In terms of exterior, the overall exterior design of the Song PLUS leans toward a rounded and fashionable style. The side body lines are smooth, and the rear design is relatively simple. The overall design is steady and dignified, belonging to the design of conventional fuel vehicles, durable and not likely to go wrong.
The exterior design of the Deepal S07 is angular and has a mecha style, suitable for consumers who pursue fashion and sportiness. It is worth mentioning that Deepal offers frameless doors and hidden door handles that young consumers like today. The overall design leans more toward youthfulness and does not look old-fashioned.
Once inside the car, you will find that the design styles of the two models are similar. Both adopt a symmetrical center console layout and have a wraparound design concept. The visual effect of the entire cabin is mainly simple. The Song PLUS adopts a traditional center console layout found in fuel vehicles, with an embedded instrument panel + 12.8-inch central control large screen design. The classic design makes it easier for car owners to get used to.
The Deepal S07 is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen, which is more concise. Since there is no instrument panel, the car is equipped with an AR-HUD augmented reality head-up display system, which can display driving information such as vehicle speed and navigation, highlighting the intelligent technological experience.
In terms of body dimensions, the length, width, and height of the Song PLUS are 4775/1890/1670 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2765 mm, positioning it as a compact SUV.
The length, width, and height of the Deepal S07 are 4750/1930/1625 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm, positioning it as a mid-size SUV. From the data, it is not difficult to see that the Deepal S07 has obvious advantages in size. In particular, its 2900 mm wheelbase provides passengers in the car with a more spacious and comfortable space experience. In actual riding experience, thanks to its wheelbase of nearly 3 meters, the Deepal S07 offers more ample second-row seating space.
Intelligent comparison: an unavoidable topic for new energy vehicles
The car usage needs of young families today are mostly inseparable from intelligent cockpits, which is also the core competitiveness of current new energy models. To give the simplest example, models with intelligent cockpits can complete most in-car functions through voice control. Models with less advanced intelligence require manual adjustment by yourself, and the convenience and experience of using the car are very different.
The Deepal S07's infotainment system is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The infotainment system has 16 GB of running memory and 128 GB of storage memory. The infotainment operation is very smooth, and smoothness can be guaranteed. At the same time, response speed has been improved in areas such as facial recognition, voice interaction, touch screen feedback, and software upgrades, making human-vehicle interaction faster. In the voice recognition part commonly used by everyone, it achieves what you see is what you can say, and provides four-zone positioning.
Another thing worth mentioning is that the Deepal S07 is very impressive in technological experience and comfort. First, it provides dual zero-gravity front seats: passengers can lie flat at 120° (heart and knees at the same horizontal line, achieving "zero-pressure perception" ergonomics), with functions such as 8-point massage, lumbar support, and integrated leg rest. It creates a zero-gravity experience with soft seating, deep support, and excellent rebound performance. It also has massage functions with 8 modes and 3 intensities, effectively relieving the fatigue of the front passenger during long-distance driving.
There are also headrest speakers, enabling functions such as private calls for the driver and exclusive music enjoyment, without disturbing other passengers while ensuring the driver's exclusive privileges. In the front passenger position, it can also link with the driver to share the 12.3-inch ultra-sensory smart screen, coordinating with the adjustment of the front passenger seat angle, making it convenient for the front passenger to watch the screen content in a comfortable reclining posture. It fully delivers a sense of decency in comfort, ritual, and technological experience. This is also something the Song PLUS DM-i does not have.
In terms of intelligent driving, the Deepal S07 offers the Huawei Qiankun ADS SE intelligent driving system as an option, supporting sentry mode, automatic parking, automatic lane changing, and high-speed automatic assisted driving. However, this system can only be enjoyed in the Deepal S07 Qiankun Intelligent Driving Edition. In comparison, the compared model provides L2-level intelligent assisted driving, supporting advanced practical functions such as rear cross-traffic alert, satellite navigation, lane change assist, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, sentry mode, AVP autonomous valet parking, remote parking, and high-speed NCA.
The Song PLUS is slightly inferior in intelligent experience. It does not use the current mainstream infotainment chip, and in terms of voice interaction it only provides two-zone positioning recognition. In terms of intelligent assisted driving, the Song PLUS also provides L2-level assisted driving. Both cars can achieve conventional assisted driving such as lane change assist, lane centering, and automatic parking in place.
However, the Deepal S07 offers a Qiankun Intelligent Driving version, and the upper limit of its intelligent driving assistance is higher. Coupled with the AR-HUD augmented reality system and the 15.6-inch large screen, the overall technological experience will be stronger.
Summary: From the comparison, it is not difficult to find that the BYD Song PLUS DM-i has been fighting in the market for many years, and its sales are still stable. It focuses on practicality and sufficiency, catering to many car owners who pursue pragmatism, and is quite attractive to car owners with limited budgets. The upgraded Deepal S07 has brought the overall product strength of the vehicle to first-tier standards, with plenty of highlights in meeting user needs and expectations. After cooperating with Huawei, the new car has made obvious progress in intelligence and shows good competitiveness in the 150,000-level SUV market. Overall, the differences between the two cars are still quite obvious, and choosing between them will not be difficult. Of course, it is recommended that you go to the store for a comparative test drive, and it will be even clearer.
