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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or MG MG5?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,008 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 295 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

MG5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 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 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

5 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 slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 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
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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