BYD Shark 6 vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs MG U9 vs DFSK K01

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	MG U9 U9 Explore Pro Remove	DFSK K01 K01 S Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 2.27 crore	Rs 20.7 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Engine	1497 cc	1193 cc	2498 cc	997 cc
Engine power	181 hp	96 hp	215 hp	52 hp
Engine torque	260 Nm	119 Nm	520 Nm	78 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	—	—	—
Electric range	100 km	—	—	—
Total range with fuel	800 km	—	—	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	—	—	—
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	—	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	—	—	—
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	—	5	2
Length	5457 mm	4560 mm	5500 mm	—
Width	1971 mm	1645 mm	1997 mm	—
Height	1925 mm	1890 mm	1874 mm	—
Wheelbase	3260 mm	—	3300 mm	—
Ground clearance	230 mm	—	220 mm	—
Fuel tank	60 L	—	80 L	—
Tyre size	265/65 R18	175/70 R14 LT	265/65 R20	—
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	—	—	3 years / 60,000 km
Colours	—	White	Alpine White	—
Safety
Airbags	7	—	7	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	No	No	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No	No	No
Push-button start	Yes	No	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	No	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	No
Power tailgate	No	No	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No	No	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No	No	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No	No	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No	No	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No	No	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No	No	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No	No	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No	No	No
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	Yes	No	No
1,000 kg payload	No	Yes	No	No
Cargo crash cage	No	Yes	No	No
FM radio with AUX input	No	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	No	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	No	Yes	No	No
Three-lock 4WD system (front and rear differential locks)	No	No	Yes	No
Crawl control	No	No	Yes	No
Transparent-chassis camera view	No	No	Yes	No
Wading depth sensor	No	No	Yes	No
Heated, ventilated and massaging driver's seat	No	No	Yes	No
Electric folding tailgate with rear step	No	No	Yes	No
Smart Hatch midgate (optional add-on)	No	No	Yes	No
Level 2 ADAS	No	No	Yes	No
JBL sound system	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc and rear drum brakes with dual-circuit hydraulic system	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	6/10	7.4/10	6/10

BYD Shark 6 vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs MG U9 vs DFSK K01: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa, MG U9 and DFSK K01?

The DFSK K01 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the DFSK K01 from Rs 20.7 lakh, the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore and the MG U9 from Rs 2.27 crore.

Which is more powerful, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa, MG U9 and DFSK K01?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; MG U9 Explore Pro: 215 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; DFSK K01 S: 52 hp).

Which has more safety features, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa, MG U9 and DFSK K01?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the MG U9 Explore Pro has 7 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the DFSK K01 S has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa, MG U9 and DFSK K01 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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