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MG MG5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

MG MG5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,037 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 342 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 260 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries visibly more – 641 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 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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MG MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 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
58 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
95 - 187 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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
MG
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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