MG MG4 vs MG MG4 Urban

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. 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 $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 MG MG4 Urban 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 and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the MG MG4 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG MG4 gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette.

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 7.7 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a single speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The MG MG4 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51kWh (MG MG4) vs 43kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 350km and 325km. DC fast charging peaks at 88kW (MG MG4) vs 82kW (MG MG4 Urban).

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

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 480L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 117L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG4 Urban leads with a 500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 0kg 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) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). Both match on warranty length.