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MG ZS vs Porsche Cayenne – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or Porsche Cayenne?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG ZS has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 69009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 542 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs clearly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 126 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 802 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MG ZS is decisively lighter – 1330 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more room – 772 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 329 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs a bit better – up to 1708 L, which is about 251 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,000
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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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The MG ZS presents itself as a practical and stylish compact SUV, ideal for those seeking comfort and functionality at an affordable price. With its spacious interior and modern design, it caters to both family and solo adventures, providing ample storage space and user-friendly technology. Additionally, the vehicle's efficient performance and refined drive make it a compelling choice for urban and motorway journeys alike.

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Porsche Cayenne

Der Porsche Cayenne präsentiert sich als beeindruckender Vertreter der Premium-SUVs und verbindet kraftvolles Design mit luxuriösem Komfort. Sein dynamisches Fahrverhalten und die hochwertigen Materialien im Innenraum machen jede Fahrt zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Zudem bietet der Cayenne modernste Technologiefunktionen, die sowohl Unterhaltung als auch Sicherheit gewährleisten.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18000 - 23100 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 83 km
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4430 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
MG
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What drive types are available for the MG ZS?

The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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