MG MG4 Urban vs MG MGS5
Two electric cars go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 7 Aug 2026, price 20 Sep 2026
MG MG4 Urban
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 not offered · 8 no dataFrom
$32,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Hatchback
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 118kW
- Energy use
- 16.1 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 382L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 72
MG Australia offer: $32,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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MG MGS5
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 125kW
- Energy use
- 16.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 453L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from MG Australia, checked 15 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
MG MG4 Urban: we're still completing kerb weight, seat count, transmission, turning circle and braked towing.
MG MGS5: we're still completing price, turning circle, electric range and energy consumption.
Blank cells below mean we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$32,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Push-Button Start not offered
No price
- no price to build from against the MG MG4 Urban
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
MG MG4 Urban Essence 54
$32,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 20 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
MG MGS5 Essence 49
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$42,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. Price per km of range: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. Price per kW: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. Price per litre of boot: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The MG MG4 Urban currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The MG MGS5 does not: no price recorded, so eligibility cannot be assessed.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$129/wk(≈$561/mo)
Estimate on the MG MG4 Urban at $32,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG MG4 UrbanDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the MG MG4 Urban and MG MGS5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the MG MG4 Urban and 90% for the MG MGS5.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MG4 Urban, against 6 on the MG MGS5.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the MG MG4 Urban and 6 on the MG MGS5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
MG MG4 Urban
None open on our record
MG MGS5
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 MG4 Urban Essence 54 | 2026 MGS5 Essence 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Battery electric |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW)Level: within 5%. | 149 km in 10 h | 142 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | 410 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | 367 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| Added overnight, 11 kW three-phase | 410 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | 367 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| DC fast charge, as printedNo data for the MG MG4 Urban. | No data | 20 min, 0-80% |
| Charging connector | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Portable charger supplied | No data | No data |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | No data |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 87kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 87kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
62kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The MG MG4 Urban features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The MG MG4 Urban stands out with V2L and ambient lighting: features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.
The MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (MG MG4 Urban) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).
Space & Comfort
The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 81mm shorter than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 382L in the MG MG4 Urban and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 71L advantage.
Front boot (frunk)
MG MG4 Urban
No data
MG MGS5
No data
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MG4 Urban costs about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $761 a year (16.9 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $36 a year less for the MG MG4 Urban.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 10 years / 250,000 km (MG MG4 Urban) and 10 years / 250,000 km (MG MGS5).
- No break-even: the prices are on different bases (MG MG4 Urban: RRP; MG MGS5: drive-away (VIC)).
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The MG MG4 Urban: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($725 a year against $761).
The MG MGS5: more power (125kW against 118kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 382L).
The Verdict
MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 72
The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 18 points), practicality (MG MGS5 ahead by 7 points), safety (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MG4 Urban costs about $36 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, 453L in the MG MGS5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$129/wk(≈$561/mo)
Estimate on the MG MG4 Urban at $32,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG MG4 UrbanDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, MG MG4 Urban and MG MGS5?
The MG MG4 Urban is the cheapest at $32,990 before on-road costs.
Which has the longest driving range?
The MG MG4 Urban has the most range at 405km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The MG MGS5 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 120kW.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: MG MG4 Urban and MG MGS5 all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The MG MGS5 has the largest boot at 453L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG MGS5 makes the most power at 125kW. The MG MGS5 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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