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MG MG4 Urban vs Geely E5 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Geely E5?

MG MG4 Urban vs Geely E5: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Geely E5

  • markedly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG4 Urban

Costs and Efficiency:

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 MG4 Urban is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Geely E5 costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,142 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG4 Urban is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Geely E5. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Geely E5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 59 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

E5

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 Geely E5 offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Geely E5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Geely E5 delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, MG MG4 Urban is somewhat lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers marginally more boot space – 479 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Geely E5 leads convincingly 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 £32,600
E5

Geely E5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 - 475 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
32,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
430 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,901 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 kg
Payload
427 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Geely
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 Urban is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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