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MG MG5 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

MG MG5 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • 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:

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

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 318,437 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 385 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 703 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 475 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is marginally lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries significantly more – 455 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 stands well ahead of its rival 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
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 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
15 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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