Leapmotor B05 vs MG MG4 Urban

The Leapmotor B05 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $32,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $39,589 and $36,289 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Leapmotor B05 and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MG4 Urban, against 6 on the Leapmotor B05.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

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

The Leapmotor B05 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the MG MG4 Urban gets a 12.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B05 stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the MG MG4 Urban. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Leapmotor B05 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Leapmotor B05 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B05 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 67.1kWh (Leapmotor B05) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 405km. DC fast charging peaks at 174kW (Leapmotor B05) vs 87kW (MG MG4 Urban).

The Leapmotor B05 measures 4,430mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 35mm 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 357L in the Leapmotor B05 and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 25L advantage.

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

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B05) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.