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BYD Han vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or MG MG5?

BYD Han vs MG MG5: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,740 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers visibly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 121 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 Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly 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 very slightly faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Han

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 considerably lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 763 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

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 Han 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.

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Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 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
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
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
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Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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