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MG MGS6 EV vs BYD Seal U comparison

Compare performance (361 HP vs 324 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS6 EV or BYD Seal U?

MG MGS6 EV vs BYD Seal U: Key differences

MG MGS6 EV

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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BYD Seal U

4.3 (11 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly 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

MGS6 EV

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal U is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the MG MGS6 EV costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the MG MGS6 EV. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS6 EV offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 30 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Seal U

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 MGS6 EV offers a bit more power – delivering 361 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MGS6 EV is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers very slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 540 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 MGS6 EV is very slightly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MGS6 EV carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is narrowly 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 £34,300
Seal U

BYD Seal U

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 - 324 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 70 - 500 km
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Tomi
17 Jun 2026, 18:32:35

Great value for money.
Some small software bugs like any car nowdays.

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Emily
20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

Broke down at 200 KM

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 46,300 £
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
485 - 530 km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 71 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,908 - 2,005 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 480 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
244 - 361 HP
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 540 Nm
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 266 kW
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
MG
Brand
BYD
Is the MG MGS6 EV offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MGS6 EV is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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