BYD Dolphin vs MG MG4 Urban

The BYD Dolphin starts from $29,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. That makes the BYD Dolphin the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $32,989 and $35,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Dolphin and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 Urban packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the BYD Dolphin.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Dolphin and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Dolphin misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Dolphin stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Dolphin uses a Electric producing 70kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a single speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 70kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 44.9kWh (BYD Dolphin) vs 42.8kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 340km and 325km. DC fast charging peaks at 60kW (BYD Dolphin) vs 82kW (MG MG4 Urban).

The BYD Dolphin measures 4,290mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 308L in the BYD Dolphin and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 269L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Dolphin) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.