BYD Sealion 7 vs MG IM6

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the MG IM6 opens at $55,450. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $460.

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 $60,489 and $60,995 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Sealion 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG IM6 gets a 26.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the MG IM6. The MG IM6 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets leather upholstery while the MG IM6 offers synthetic leather.

The BYD Sealion 7 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The MG IM6 responds with a Electric making 217kW and 450Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 217kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG IM6 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 75kWh (MG IM6), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 450km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 153kW (MG IM6).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 74mm shorter than the MG IM6 at 4,904mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 665L in the MG IM6, giving the MG IM6 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the MG IM6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7) vs 7 years (MG IM6). The MG IM6 has longer coverage.