MG MG4 Urban vs MG MG4

The MG MG4 Urban starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 opens at $37,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

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 $35,189 and $41,789 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.

Both the MG MG4 Urban and MG MG4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 Urban packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the MG MG4.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG4 Urban and 6 in the MG MG4. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the MG MG4 misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 Urban stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the MG MG4. The MG MG4 counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG4 Urban uses a Electric producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 responds with a Electric making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The MG MG4 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42.8kWh (MG MG4 Urban) vs 51kWh (MG MG4), giving WLTP ranges of 325km and 350km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (MG MG4 Urban) vs 140kW (MG MG4).

The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 108mm longer than the MG MG4 at 4,287mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 577L in the MG MG4 Urban and 363L in the MG MG4, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 214L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4). Both match on warranty length.