MG MG4 vs MINI Aceman: a cheaper BEV Hatchback with more range, or a quicker BEV SUV
The MG4 costs a lot less and goes further on a charge, while the MINI Aceman gives you a bit more pace in a smaller SUV body for a much higher price.
By Uzzi · 14 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$39,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$39,990 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
$60,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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$60,990 RRP before on-road costs
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Who the MG MG4 suits
The MG4 suits buyers who want the most range and boot space for their money. It lists at $39,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), claims 452km of WLTP range and backs it with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty. If you might tow a small trailer, it also has a braked towing figure of 500kg.
Who the MINI Aceman suits
The Aceman suits buyers who want a smaller SUV and are happy to pay more for it. It is the quicker of the two, with 160kW and a claimed acceleration time of 7.1 seconds from a standstill, against 7.5 seconds for the MG4. It is also shorter, at 4,073mm long, which may help if you park in tight city spaces.
What decides it
1. Price
The MG4 lists at $39,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Aceman at $60,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). That makes the MG4 about $21,000 cheaper before on-road costs. For most buyers, that gap is the biggest factor here.
2. Range and charging
The MG4 claims 452km of WLTP range from a 64.0kWh battery, against 406km from the Aceman's 54.2kWh battery. That is 46km more for the MG4. It also has the higher max DC charging speed, at 154kW versus 95kW.
3. Boot space
With the seats up, the MG4 has a 350L boot and the Aceman has a 300L boot, so the MG4 offers 50L more. Fold the seats and it's 1,165L for the MG4 against 1,005L for the Aceman.
Running costs
Both are electric, so you won't be buying fuel. The Aceman's energy use is listed at 14.4 kWh/100km, but we have no energy use figure for the MG4, and no capped servicing price for either car. The MG4 has a service interval of 24 months and a 10-year, 250,000km warranty, while the Aceman has a 5-year, unlimited km warranty and no service interval on record. Check the running-cost chart below for a side-by-side view.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,278
per year to run
$61,381
total 5yr cost
$0.79
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,278/year to run, or $21,390 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$3,969
per year to run
$80,833
total 5yr cost
$1.04
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $3,969/year to run, or $19,845 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. The MG4 is the larger car, at 4,287mm long with a 2,705mm wheelbase, against 4,073mm and 2,606mm for the Aceman, and it has more ground clearance at 158mm versus 140mm. The MG4 also has the tighter turning circle, 10.8m against 11.1m. The MG4 is rated to tow 500kg braked, while we have no towing figure for the Aceman.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (47% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
MG doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 350 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (55% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
MINI doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 300 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The MG4 carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. The Aceman also carries a 5-star ANCAP rating, from 2025.
The figures side by side
| MG MG4 | MINI Aceman | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $60,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Auto | Automatic |
| Power | 140kW | 160kW |
| Torque | 350Nm | 330Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Energy use | No data | 14.4 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 64.0kWh | 54.2kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 452km | 406km |
| Max DC charging | 154kW | 95kW |
| Body | Hatchback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 350L | 300L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,165L | 1,005L |
| Length | 4,287mm | 4,073mm |
| Width | 1,836mm | 1,757mm |
| Height | 1,516mm | 1,545mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705mm | 2,606mm |
| Ground clearance | 158mm | 140mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8m | 11.1m |
| Kerb weight | 1,765kg | 1,290kg |
| Towing (braked) | 500kg | No data |
| Towing (unbraked) | 500kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2022) | 5-star (2025) |
| Warranty | 10-year | 5-year |
| Warranty distance | 250,000km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 24 months | No data |
The verdict
For most buyers the MG4 makes more sense, with a much lower price, more range, a bigger boot and a longer warranty.
Pick the MG MG4 if
you want the most range, boot space and warranty cover for the least money, or you need some towing capacity.
Pick the MINI Aceman if
you want a smaller SUV with a bit more power and quicker claimed acceleration, and the higher price doesn't bother you.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Is the MG4 cheaper than the MINI Aceman?
Yes. The MG4 lists at $39,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Aceman at $60,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), a gap of about $21,000 before on-road costs.
Which has more range, the MG4 or the MINI Aceman?
The MG4 claims 452km of WLTP range and the Aceman claims 406km. Real-world range will vary with driving and conditions.
Which has the bigger boot, the MG4 or the Aceman?
The MG4 has a 350L boot with the seats up, against 300L for the Aceman.
Can the MG4 or MINI Aceman tow?
The MG4 is rated to tow 500kg braked. We have no towing figure on record for the Aceman.
What warranty do the MG4 and MINI Aceman come with?
The MG4 has a 10-year, 250,000km warranty. The Aceman has a 5-year, unlimited km warranty.
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