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MG MG5 vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Toyota Proace Max?

MG MG5 vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,516 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is significantly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 24 km more than the MG MG5.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers clearly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers markedly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 130 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 significantly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 1,228 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,005 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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The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
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
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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