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MG MG3 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Porsche Panamera?

MG MG3 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

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 Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 588 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 852 Nm more.

MG3

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.

Seats: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is substantially lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers significantly more boot space – 494 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is clearly 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.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
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Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
MG
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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