MG MG4 vs MG MG4 Urban

The MG MG4 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $32,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $43,989 and $36,289 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.

Both the MG MG4 and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the MG MG4 and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban.

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 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 7 in the MG MG4 Urban.

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 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG MG4 Urban gets a 12.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

Interior trim differs: the MG MG4 gets pvc with cloth inserts upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather.

The MG MG4 uses a Electric producing 140kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The MG MG4 has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MG4 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64kWh (MG MG4) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 435km and 405km. DC fast charging peaks at 154kW (MG MG4) vs 87kW (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 350L in the MG MG4 and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 32L 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 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). Both match on warranty length.