BYD Sealion 5 vs MG MG HS

The BYD Sealion 5 starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG HS opens at $33,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $37,389 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 5 by roughly $7,555 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 5 and MG MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 5 and 92% for the MG MG HS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 5 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the MG MG HS.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 5 and 6 in the MG MG HS.

The BYD Sealion 5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the MG MG HS. The MG MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 5 lines up producing 156kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The MG MG HS lines up making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 5 has the clear power advantage at 156kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 5 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Sealion 5 measures 4,738mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 68mm longer than the MG MG HS at 4,670mm (2,765mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 5 and 507L in the MG MG HS, giving the MG MG HS a 107L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $342/year for the BYD Sealion 5 and $1,853/year for the MG MG HS. That is a $1,511 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 5.

Estimated annual total: $342 (BYD Sealion 5) vs $1,853 (MG MG HS). The BYD Sealion 5 saves you roughly $1,511 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 5) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS). The MG MG HS has longer coverage.