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GWM ORA 05 vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or SERES 3?

GWM ORA 05 vs SERES 3: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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SERES 3

  • very slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 05

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.

GWM ORA 05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the SERES 3 costs 32,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,780 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SERES 3 offers very slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 05 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 3 delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

ORA 05

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is slightly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

When it comes to payload, the GWM ORA 05 carries a bit more – 360 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 3 comes out modestly ahead 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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SERES 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 301 km
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GWM ORA 05

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 £
Price
32,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
360 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
SERES
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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