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MG MG3 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 445,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

MG MG3 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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.

MG MG3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 430,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.1 L/100km.

Phantom

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 Rolls-Royce Phantom offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 377 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 752 Nm more.

MG3

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 MG3 is significantly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 1,323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers substantially more boot space – 548 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries only slightly more – 448 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is decisively ahead 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

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
445,700 - 514,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
351 - 361 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
548 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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