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BYD Tang vs MG MGS9 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or MG MGS9?

BYD Tang vs MG MGS9: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MGS9

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MGS9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,723 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 430 km more than the MG MGS9.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MGS9 is noticeably lighter – 2,160 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MGS9 offers noticeably more boot space – 332 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is decisively ahead 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.

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Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
100 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
54 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
332 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,967 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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