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MG MG5 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

MG MG5 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,294 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 160 km more than the MG MG5.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon 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 ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 420 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 clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 703 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers only slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 67 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries only slightly more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

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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