Compare performance (816 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or MG MG5?
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 Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,084 £.
As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 389 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.
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 Mercedes AMG GT offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 639 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 1,140 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is somewhat lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.
When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.
The MG MG5 is far 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.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
detailsThe MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Length
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Length
4,600 mm
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Width
1,929 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,543 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
280 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
MG
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