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BYD Tang vs MG MGS6 EV comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 361 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or MG MGS6 EV?

BYD Tang vs MG MGS6 EV: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MGS6 EV

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MGS6 EV is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MGS6 EV is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 530 km on a single charge.

Tang

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 361 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MGS6 EV takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers noticeably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MGS6 EV is clearly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 722 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MGS6 EV offers significantly more boot space – 674 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 439 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS6 EV is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,800
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MG MGS6 EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 244 - 361 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 530 km
BYD Tang
MG MGS6 EV

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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MG MGS6 EV

The MG MGS6 EV is a practical and affordable electric hatch that blends everyday usability with a surprisingly refined driving feel. Inside it offers a roomy, well-equipped cabin and straightforward tech, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want EV simplicity without fuss.

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BYD Tang
MG MGS6 EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
42,800 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
485 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,908 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
674 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
460 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
244 - 361 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
350 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
180 - 266 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
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