Verdict
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800, RM8,912 more than the MG 4, but it answers a different family brief: seven seats, a 580-litre boot, rear air vents and a 2,800-mm wheelbase. The MG 4 is the sharper numbers car, with 200 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 161 hp, front-wheel drive and 10.1 seconds. Its 64-kWh battery, 435-km range and 150-kW DC charging also beat the M6’s 55.4 kWh, 420 km and 89 kW. But the M6’s 3.3-kW V2L output is higher.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a 580-litre boot and rear air vents for regular family-duty use.
Pick the MG 4 if you want quicker rear-wheel-drive performance, faster 150-kW DC charging and active safety at a lower price.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; MG 4 RM100,888.
- Seats and boot: BYD M6 has 7 seats and 580 litres; MG 4 has 5 seats and 363 litres.
- Performance: BYD M6 makes 161 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds; MG 4 makes 200 hp and does it in 7.7 seconds.
- Battery, range and DC charging: BYD M6 has 55.4 kWh, 420 km and 89 kW; MG 4 has 64 kWh, 435 km and 150 kW.
- Driveline and AC charging: BYD M6 is front-wheel drive with 7-kW AC charging; MG 4 is rear-wheel drive with 11-kW AC charging.
- Safety assistance: BYD M6 has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; MG 4 has autonomous braking and steering correction lane-keeping assist.
M6
- Seven seats and a 580-litre boot.
- Rear air vents and dual-zone automatic climate control.
- Higher 3.3-kW V2L output and a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
- Slower: 10.1 seconds to 100 km/h versus the MG 4’s 7.7 seconds.
- 89-kW DC and 7-kW AC charging trail the MG 4’s 150 kW and 11 kW.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
4
- 200 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 64-kWh battery, 435-km range and 150-kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- Five seats and a 363-litre boot versus the M6’s seven seats and 580 litres.
- No rear air-con vents.
- 2.5-kW V2L output is lower than the M6’s 3.3 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM100,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | 200 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | 64 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 420 km | 435 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | 150 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 363 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M6 vs 4 FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for performance, charging and driver-assistance equipment, with 200 hp, 150-kW DC charging and autonomous braking. The BYD M6 is better for carrying people and luggage, providing seven seats and a 580-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM8,912 more than the MG 4. That gap buys two extra seats, a 217-litre larger boot, rear air vents and dual-zone climate control, but not quicker charging or stronger performance.
Which is more practical for a family?
The BYD M6 is the clear family choice. It has seven seats, a 2,800-mm wheelbase, rear air vents and a 580-litre boot. The MG 4 has five seats, no rear air-con vents and 363 litres of boot space.