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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or MG MG5?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs MG MG5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,660 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 325 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

DS 9

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 moderately lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries only slightly more – 489 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is clearly 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.

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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
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
MG
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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