Chery E5 vs MG MG4 Urban

The Chery E5 starts from $35,150 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $3,160.

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 $38,665 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 Chery E5 and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery E5 and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban.

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 5 in the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Chery E5 misses.

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

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

The Chery E5 stands out with heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the MG MG4 Urban. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery E5 and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 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 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 43kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 325km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 82kW (MG MG4 Urban).

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 29mm longer 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 300L in the Chery E5 and 480L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 180L advantage.

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

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.