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Aixam Ambition vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (12,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Ambition or MG MG5?

Aixam Ambition vs MG MG5: Key differences

Aixam Ambition

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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MG MG5

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ambition

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aixam Ambition is clearly cheaper – starting at 12,500 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,915 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 270 km more than the Aixam Ambition.

MG5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG5 offers substantially more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers significantly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Ambition is substantially lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 1,137 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries considerably more – 455 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 400 km
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Aixam Ambition

Aixam Ambition is a tiny city car that makes urban life easier with its compact footprint and fuss-free ownership. It feels nimble in tight traffic and suits buyers seeking a simple, economical runabout rather than a long-distance cruiser.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
12,500 - 16,700 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 - 130 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
425 - 440 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
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Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
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Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
250 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aixam
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Aixam Ambition?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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