MG IM6 vs BYD Sealion 7

The MG IM6 starts from $55,450 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $54,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $460.

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 $60,995 and $60,489 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 IM6 features a 26.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG IM6 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG IM6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the BYD Sealion 7 offers leather.

The MG IM6 uses a Electric producing 217kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 responds with a Electric making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 217kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG IM6 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (MG IM6) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 450km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 153kW (MG IM6) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The MG IM6 measures 4,904mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 74mm longer than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 665L in the MG IM6 and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the MG IM6 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the MG IM6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 7 years (MG IM6) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The MG IM6 has longer coverage.