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MG MG5 vs GWM ORA 05 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or GWM ORA 05?

MG MG5 vs GWM ORA 05: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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GWM ORA 05

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

GWM ORA 05 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,286 £.

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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 MG MG5 offers barely more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers marginally more torque with 280 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is marginally lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers a bit more boot space – 479 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 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.

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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
23,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
422 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,833 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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