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MG MG5 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Lotus Emeya?

MG MG5 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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:

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

MG MG5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,142 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 180 km more than the MG MG5.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 741 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is visibly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 705 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 considerably lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 993 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers only slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Emeya offers barely more capacity – up to 1,388 L, about 21 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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.

from £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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