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BMW XM vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or MG MG5?

BMW XM vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW XM

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,722 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 320 km more than the BMW XM.

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 XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is considerably lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,133 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers marginally more boot space – 527 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a decisive 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 £30,400
MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 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
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
105 - 119 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
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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