BYD Shark 6 vs Dongfeng Box vs MG U9

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	Dongfeng Box Remove	MG U9 U9 Explore Pro Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 2.27 crore
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Electric	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—	Diesel
Engine	1497 cc	—	2498 cc
Engine power	181 hp	—	215 hp
Engine torque	260 Nm	—	520 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	32.56 kWh	—
Electric range	100 km	330 km	—
Total range with fuel	800 km	—	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	70 kW	—
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	—	—
AC charging	—	3.3 kW	—
AC charging time	—	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)	—
DC charging time	—	About 42 minutes (10–80%)	—
Charging port	CCS2	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	—	—
Transmission	Manual	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Length	5457 mm	4030 mm	5500 mm
Width	1971 mm	1810 mm	1997 mm
Height	1925 mm	1570 mm	1874 mm
Wheelbase	3260 mm	2660 mm	3300 mm
Ground clearance	230 mm	—	220 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	—	80 L
Tyre size	265/65 R18	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	265/65 R20
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	—
Colours	—	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Alpine White
Safety
Airbags	7	2	7
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No
ABS	No	Yes	No
EBD	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No
Power steering	No	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No
Power tailgate	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	Yes
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No	No
Three-lock 4WD system (front and rear differential locks)	No	No	Yes
Crawl control	No	No	Yes
Transparent-chassis camera view	No	No	Yes
Wading depth sensor	No	No	Yes
Heated, ventilated and massaging driver's seat	No	No	Yes
Electric folding tailgate with rear step	No	No	Yes
Smart Hatch midgate (optional add-on)	No	No	Yes
Level 2 ADAS	No	No	Yes
JBL sound system	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	7/10	7.4/10

BYD Shark 6 vs Dongfeng Box vs MG U9: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Shark 6, Dongfeng Box and MG U9?

The Dongfeng Box is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh, the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore and the MG U9 from Rs 2.27 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, BYD Shark 6, Dongfeng Box and MG U9?

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; BYD Shark 6 Premium: 100 km).

Which is more powerful, BYD Shark 6, Dongfeng Box and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; MG U9 Explore Pro: 215 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp).

Which has more safety features, BYD Shark 6, Dongfeng Box and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the MG U9 Explore Pro has 7 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6, Dongfeng Box and MG U9 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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