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BYD Atto 3 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or MG MG5?

BYD Atto 3 vs MG MG5: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • barely more trunk space

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

Atto 3

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 110 km more than the MG MG5.

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 BYD Atto 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is a bit faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers substantially more torque with 560 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is a bit lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers barely more boot space – 479 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 29 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries visibly more – 455 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is far 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 £33,400
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 510 km
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17 Apr 2026, 12:36:55

It seems to better meet my expectations when it comes to fuel economy and overall efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
335 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
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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