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BMW X7 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or MG MG5?

BMW X7 vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,865 £.

MG5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers substantially 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 X7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is substantially lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 928 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers noticeably more boot space – 750 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 271 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries significantly more – 760 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 sits just ahead 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 £91,300
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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