MG Marvel R vs Lynk & Co 01 – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

Lynk & Co 01 has a hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the MG Marvel R costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3425 £.

As for range, the MG Marvel R performs decisively better – achieving up to 402 km, about 327 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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 MG Marvel R has a hardly any edge – offering 288 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.70 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R pulls a touch stronger with 665 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MG Marvel R is barely noticeable lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1935 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers distinctly more room – 466 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG Marvel R performs a touch better – up to 1396 L, which is about 183 L more than the Lynk & Co 01.

When it comes to payload, MG Marvel R somewhat takes the win – 478 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG Marvel R proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG Marvel R is the better all-rounder in this comparison.