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Audi Q8 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or MG MG5?

Audi Q8 vs MG MG5: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,894 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 320 km more than the Audi Q8.

MG5

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 Q8 offers clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is markedly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 holds a narrow overall lead 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.

from £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
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
80 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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