GWM ORA vs MG MG4

The GWM ORA starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 opens at $37,990. That makes the GWM ORA the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

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 $35,189 and $41,789 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 GWM ORA and MG MG4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM ORA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the MG MG4.

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

The GWM ORA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG4 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The GWM ORA uses a Electric producing 126kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The MG MG4 responds with a Electric making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM ORA has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 57.7kWh (GWM ORA) vs 51kWh (MG MG4), giving WLTP ranges of 347km and 350km. DC fast charging peaks at 80kW (GWM ORA) vs 140kW (MG MG4).

The GWM ORA measures 4,235mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 52mm shorter than the MG MG4 at 4,287mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the GWM ORA and 363L in the MG MG4, giving the MG MG4 a 93L advantage.

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

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