MG MG4 Urban vs Leapmotor B05

The MG MG4 Urban starts from $32,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor B05 opens at $35,990. 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 $36,289 and $39,589 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.

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

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

The MG MG4 Urban uses a Electric producing 118kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Leapmotor B05 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor B05 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B05 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B05), giving WLTP ranges of 405km and 401km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (MG MG4 Urban) vs 156kW (Leapmotor B05).

The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Leapmotor B05 at 4,430mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the MG MG4 Urban and 357L in the Leapmotor B05, 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B05). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.