Leapmotor B10 vs MG S6 EV

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Safety Rundown

Both the Leapmotor B10 and MG S6 EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 7 on the MG S6 EV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor B10 and 7 in the MG S6 EV.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B10 stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor B10 gets fabric upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

Drivetrain

The Leapmotor B10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 361km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

Space & Comfort

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 193mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 91L advantage.

The Leapmotor B10 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Leapmotor B10 costs about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MG S6 EV about $696 a year (14.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $130 a year less for the MG S6 EV.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV).

Where each one leads

The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $49,990).

The MG S6 EV: more power (180kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 490L), the longer warranty (10 years against 6) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($696 a year against $826).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 77

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the Leapmotor B10's 77 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 9 of the 11 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (MG S6 EV ahead by 18 points), practicality (MG S6 EV ahead by 8 points), performance (MG S6 EV ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG S6 EV costs about $130 less (14.5 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the Leapmotor B10, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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