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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or MG MG5?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class Saloon

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,301 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 312 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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 Mercedes A Class Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly 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 Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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, Mercedes A Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 has the upper hand 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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Mercedes A Class Saloon
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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