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MG MG5 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Aston Martin DB12?

MG MG5 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

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 MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 162,437 £.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is moderately lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers considerably more boot space – 479 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £30,400
MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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