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MG MG5 vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Renault Master Transporter?

MG MG5 vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

  • somewhat more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,227 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 48 km more than the MG MG5.

Master Transporter

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 MG MG5 offers only slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 566 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 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.

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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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Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
MG
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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