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MG MG5 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or NIO ET7?

MG MG5 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,494 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 184 km more than the MG MG5.

ET7

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 ET7 offers significantly 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 ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 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 ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 570 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 clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 872 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers visibly more boot space – 479 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
MG MG5
NIO ET7

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MG MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
NIO
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