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MG MG5 vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Lynk & Co 01?

MG MG5 vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,432 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 325 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lynk & Co 01 offers visibly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers significantly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 255 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 markedly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 373 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers barely more boot space – 479 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is far ahead overall 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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Reviews MG MG5

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
20 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
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MG
Brand
Lynk & Co
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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