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Mazda 6 Saloon vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or MG MG5?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG5

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,065 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 152 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is barely faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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 visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers visibly more boot space – 479 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 293 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a slight edge 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
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
359 - 360 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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