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MG MG5 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or NIO EL7?

MG MG5 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,922 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 101 km more than the MG MG5.

EL7

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 NIO EL7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 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 NIO EL7 is barely 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 NIO EL7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is significantly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 859 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL7 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 178 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries very slightly more – 469 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is clearly superior 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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EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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