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Audi A5 Avant vs MG MG5 – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or MG MG5?

Audi A5 Avant

MG MG5

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG5 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30400 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9737 £.

As for range, the MG MG5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 292 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

MG5 @ MG Motor / SAIC Motor Corporation

Engine and Performance:

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 has a decisively edge – offering 367 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs evident better – 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: Audi A5 Avant pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: MG MG5 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, MG MG5 is somewhat lighter – 1562 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG MG5 offers barely noticeable more room – 479 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1424 L, which is about 57 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant somewhat takes the win – 535 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the MG MG5 shows itself to be shows small but notable strengths and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A5 Avant
MG MG5

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MG5 @ MG Motor / SAIC Motor Corporation

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
  • Electric Range : 310 - 400 km

Audi A5 Avant

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.

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MG MG5

The 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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Audi A5 Avant
MG MG5
A5 Avant @ Audi AG
MG5 @ MG Motor / SAIC Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
30400 - 34300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1562 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4600 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1818 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1543 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1367 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.