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MG MG5 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Leapmotor B05?

MG MG5 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • a bit lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Leapmotor B05 is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B05 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 82 km more than the MG MG5.

B05

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 Leapmotor B05 offers somewhat more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers slightly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is a bit lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers noticeably more boot space – 479 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries somewhat more – 455 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 is slightly 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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B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 401 - 482 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

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
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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