Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design vs MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) has a starting price of €32990, compared to the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…), which starts at €34990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China, Indonesia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €32990 €34990
Price Europe (Used) €27449 €17900
GCC Score 5.7 5

Range and Efficiency

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Range (WLTP) 427 km 350 km
Range (GCC) 363 km 298 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 51 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 50.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.01 km/kWh 5.87 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.8 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 87 kW.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 87 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 3.9

Performance

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 250 Nm
0-100 km/h 7 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.2

Dimensions

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Length 4290 mm 4287 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 2060 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1836 mm
Height 1570 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2705 mm

Cargo and Towing

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1658 kg 1710 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 363 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l 1177 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 4.5
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