MG ZS vs BYD Seal 6 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG ZS has the strongly advantage in terms of price – starting at 18000 £, while the BYD Seal 6 starts at 36800 £. That’s a price difference of about 18857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal 6 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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 performance, the BYD Seal 6 clearly takes the lead – with 212 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 15 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal 6 is hardly any faster – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That makes it around 0.20 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal 6 is slightly ahead – reaching 180 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is roughly 1 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The MG ZS is slightly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1710 kg. The weight difference is around 380 kg.

In trunk capacity, the BYD Seal 6 takes the lead – 500 L compared to 443 L. That’s around 57 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, BYD Seal 6 wins – up to 1535 L, about 78 L more than the MG ZS.

Payload capacity also favors the MG ZS slight – 470 kg compared to 435 kg. The difference is roughly 35 kg.

Overall, the BYD Seal 6 proves to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.