BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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MG S5 EV
MG S5 EV
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RM 107,900
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BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs S5 EV

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 94 hp 168 hp

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DP RM 20,100 Installment : RM 1,174 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 21,600 Installment : RM 1,260 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
9 reviews
4/5
3 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Spacious and feature-rich cabin

Impressive range from both powertrains

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Superb value for money

Engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics

Competitive mileage

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Things we don't like

Long term reliability not proven yet

Fit and finish levels at some places

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Modest power output

Over-intrusive driver-assist system

Less distinctive styling

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm --
Rear Tread 1530 mm --
Length 4290 mm 4476 mm
Width 1770 mm 1849 mm
Height 1570 mm 1621 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2730 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 453 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery LFP
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh 49 kWh
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 7.5 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor --
Emission 0 g/km 0 g/km
Battery Warranty 8 years/160,000 km --
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 94 hp 168 hp
Torque 180 Nm 250 Nm
Acceleration 12.3 s --
Driving Range 410 km 340 km

Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 225/45 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R17
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Collision Warning, Traffic Jam Assist Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Collision Warning, Traffic Jam Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes No
Park Assist No No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No --
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No No
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 4 4
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 5 Inch 5 Inch 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Fabric Fabric
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Sun Roof No No
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator -- Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV?

Dolphin is priced at RM 100,530 and S5 EV is priced at RM 107,900. Hence Dolphin is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and MG S5 EV has power of 168 hp with 250 Nm torque. Thus making S5 EV the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV?

Dolphin safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

S5 EV safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of sefety features than S5 EV, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than MG S5 EV.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs S5 EV?

Dolphin comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Trunk Light and Follow Me Home Headlamps

S5 EV comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The BYD Dolphin and MG S5 EV both have same Comfort Features.

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What is Dolphin vs S5 EV dimension size comparison?

The Dolphin dimension are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the S5 EV Dimensions are 4476 mm length, 1849 mm width, 1621 mm height. Hence, the S5 EV is more longer, S5 EV is more wider and S5 EV is more higher.

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