MG Cyberster vs Cadillac LYRIQ

The MG Cyberster starts from $99,900 before on-road costs, while the Cadillac LYRIQ opens at $90,000. 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 $109,890 and $99,000 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 MG Cyberster features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Cadillac LYRIQ gets a 33-inch display and 33-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The MG Cyberster uses a Electric Motor producing 375kW and 725Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ responds with a Electric Motor making 388kW and 610Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 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: 77kWh (MG Cyberster) vs 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ), giving WLTP ranges of 519km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 144kW (MG Cyberster) vs 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ).

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

Boot space is 249L in the MG Cyberster and 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG Cyberster) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Cadillac LYRIQ). The MG Cyberster has longer coverage.