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MG Marvel R vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG Marvel R or NIO ET5?

MG Marvel R vs NIO ET5: Key differences

MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marvel R

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG Marvel R is barely cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the MG Marvel R. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 188 km more than the MG Marvel R.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the MG Marvel R takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 665 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Marvel R

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, MG Marvel R is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers very slightly more boot space – 386 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG Marvel R offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,396 L, about 261 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the MG Marvel R carries very slightly more – 478 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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.

from £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
MG Marvel R
NIO ET5

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MG Marvel R

The MG Marvel R combines striking, futuristic styling with a surprisingly spacious, gadget-packed cabin, giving shoppers a sharply styled electric alternative that punches above its price. It may not carry luxury-badge prestige, but it delivers honest daily usability and enough charisma to tempt buyers who want electric flair without the premium tax.

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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MG Marvel R
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
357 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
4,674 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,919 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
453 - 478 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
NIO
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