MG MG4 vs GWM ORA

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM ORA opens at $31,990. That makes the GWM ORA 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 $41,789 and $35,189 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 and GWM ORA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM ORA 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 and 6 in the GWM ORA. The GWM ORA adds a 360-degree camera that the MG MG4 misses.

The MG MG4 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the GWM ORA gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The MG MG4 uses a Electric producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM ORA responds with a Electric making 126kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The GWM ORA has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51kWh (MG MG4) vs 57.7kWh (GWM ORA), giving WLTP ranges of 350km and 347km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (MG MG4) vs 80kW (GWM ORA).

The MG MG4 measures 4,287mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 52mm longer than the GWM ORA at 4,235mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 270L in the GWM ORA, giving the MG MG4 a 93L 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) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA). The MG MG4 has longer coverage.