Compare performance (639 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or MG MG5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
MG MG5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,194 £.
As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 292 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 545 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is a bit lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.
Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.
For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 61 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The Audi A5 Avant leads convincingly 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.
The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.
detailsThe MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.
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Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 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
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Trunk capacity
361 L
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Length
4,829 mm
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Length
4,600 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Height
1,460 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 639 HP
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
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Torque
280 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
MG
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