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BMW i5 Touring vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or MG MG5?

BMW i5 Touring vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,065 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers markedly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 202 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 i5 Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 424 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers considerably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

i5 Touring

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 clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 693 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
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Volker Fircks
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

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

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