Cadillac LYRIQ vs MG Cyberster

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts from $90,000 before on-road costs, while the MG Cyberster opens at $99,900. That makes the Cadillac LYRIQ the more affordable entry point by $9,900.

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 $99,000 and $109,890 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 Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the MG Cyberster gets a 7-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and AKG audio that you will not find on the MG Cyberster. The MG Cyberster counters with Apple CarPlay and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric Motor producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The MG Cyberster responds with a Electric Motor making 375kW and 725Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 375kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG Cyberster is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 77kWh (MG Cyberster), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 144kW (MG Cyberster).

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 470mm longer than the MG Cyberster at 4,535mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 249L in the MG Cyberster, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 544L advantage. The Cadillac LYRIQ seats 5 vs 2.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG Cyberster). The MG Cyberster has longer coverage.