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MG MG5 vs Hongqi EHS7 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 619 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Hongqi EHS7?

MG MG5 vs Hongqi EHS7: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi EHS7

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly 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

MG5

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 MG5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Hongqi EHS7 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,004 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Hongqi EHS7. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi EHS7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 200 km more than the MG MG5.

EHS7

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 Hongqi EHS7 offers clearly more power – delivering 619 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 442 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi EHS7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hongqi EHS7 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi EHS7 delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

MG5

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.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers significantly more boot space – 479 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 479 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi EHS7 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 £51,400
EHS7

Hongqi EHS7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 343 - 619 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 600 km
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Hongqi EHS7

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
51,400 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
540 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
111 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,925 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
343 - 619 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.3 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
253 - 455 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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