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MG MGS5 EV vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS5 EV or BYD Seal 6?

MG MGS5 EV vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

MG MGS5 EV

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MGS5 EV

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MGS5 EV is a bit cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the MG MGS5 EV. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS5 EV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 480 km, about 379 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

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 MG MGS5 EV offers barely more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MGS5 EV is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

MGS5 EV

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,710 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal 6 carries barely more – 435 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS5 EV 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.

from £32,600
MGS5 EV

MG MGS5 EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 340 - 480 km
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Reviews MG MGS5 EV

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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David Jenkins
2 Feb 2026, 20:44:49

MG Brand clearly not as it once was, Chinese owned swamping the SUV market with cheap affordable SUV's, but low reliability rating (2025)

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R L
31 Oct 2025, 13:46:08

We have recently moved from an ID3 to and MGS5. For me, the S5 feels a decent upgrade. The build quality really surprised me, especially in the cabin. the drive is also reassuringly solid, and in my opinion better than the ID3. the MGS5 is slightly quicker, but not too much that it is noticeable, and also more practical due to it's size.
Gone are my days of thinking MG was now just a cheap Chinese alternative. Go and test drive one, you'll see!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
340 - 480 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,800 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
453 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 395 kg
Payload
435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 350 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MG
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the MG MGS5 EV?

The MG MGS5 EV is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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