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MG MG4 Urban vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Leapmotor B05?

MG MG4 Urban vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • markedly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG4 Urban

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG4 Urban is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Leapmotor B05 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,494 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG4 Urban is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 66 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

B05

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 Leapmotor B05 offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 Urban delivers barely more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG4 Urban is noticeably lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers markedly more boot space – 479 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries somewhat more – 450 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 holds a slight edge 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 £23,900
B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 401 - 482 km
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Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 Urban is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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