2026 BAIC BJ40 Plus 2.3T Permium vs 2026 MG RX8 2.0T Black Edition (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BAIC BJ40 Plus vs MG RX8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBAIC BJ40 Plus: AED 125,000MG RX8: AED 125,240BAIC BJ40 Plus is AED 240 cheaper.
- PowerBAIC BJ40 Plus: 250 hpMG RX8: 220 hpBAIC BJ40 Plus makes 30 hp more.
- TorqueBAIC BJ40 Plus: 350 NmMG RX8: 360 NmMG RX8 makes 10 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBAIC BJ40 Plus: 11.8 km/LMG RX8: 10.1 km/LBAIC BJ40 Plus goes 1.7 km further per litre.
- LengthBAIC BJ40 Plus: 4645 mmMG RX8: 4923 mmMG RX8 is 278 mm longer.
- SeatingBAIC BJ40 Plus: 4 SeaterMG RX8: 7 SeaterBAIC BJ40 Plus seats 4 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: BAIC BJ40 Plus or MG RX8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BAIC BJ40 Plus is AED 240 cheaper. BAIC BJ40 Plus makes 30 hp more. BAIC BJ40 Plus goes 1.7 km further per litre. BAIC BJ40 Plus seats 4 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BAIC
BJ40 Plus 2.3T Permium
AED 125,000*
MG
RX8 2.0T Black Edition (AWD)
AED 125,240*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2300
250
350
Petrol
4.0
2000
220
360
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2300
2000
Power (hp)
250
220
Peak Torque (Nm)
350
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
75
11.8
70
10.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
75
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.8
10.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.3
180
9.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
9.3
9.1
Top Speed (km/h)
180
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
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-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
-
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4645
1925
1871
2745
-
265/65 R17
245/70 R17
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-
5
4923
1930
1840
2850
-
255/50R20
255/50R20
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4645
4923
Width (mm)
1925
1930
Height (mm)
1871
1840
Wheelbase (mm)
2745
2850
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
265/65 R17
255/50R20
Rear Tyres
245/70 R17
255/50R20
Cargo Space (L)
-
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Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
4 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
4 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist