MG MG ZS vs BYD Sealion 6

The MG MG ZS starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. That makes the MG MG ZS the more affordable entry point by $20,000.

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 $25,289 and $47,289 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The MG MG ZS, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $9,285 in fuel alone.

Both the MG MG ZS and BYD Sealion 6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MG ZS and 89% for the BYD Sealion 6.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG MG ZS and 7 in the BYD Sealion 6.

The MG MG ZS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG ZS stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 6. The BYD Sealion 6 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG ZS uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 140Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG ZS measures 4,430mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 345mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 6 at 4,775mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the MG MG ZS and 400L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 41L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG ZS leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the MG MG ZS and $53/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,857 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (MG MG ZS) vs $53 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,857 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG ZS) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The MG MG ZS has longer coverage.