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BYD Tang vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or MG MG5?

BYD Tang vs MG MG5: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,865 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 6.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 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 BYD Tang offers substantially 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 Tang is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Tang

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.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is significantly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,068 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers considerably more boot space – 479 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 530 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 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
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 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
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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