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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or MG MG5?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,522 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 299 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is only slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively 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.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 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
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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