MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh vs MG5 Standard Range

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is a Wagon.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Indonesia China
Body Style Hatchback Wagon
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5 5.8

Range and Efficiency

While the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…).

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 217 mi 199 mi
Range (GCC) 185 mi 171 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 50.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 46 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi 26.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.64 mi/kWh 3.72 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 87 kW, while the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 63 kW.

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 87 kW 63 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 5.4

Performance

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

Both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time, but the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 130 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 174 hp
Motor Torque 184 lb-ft 207 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.4 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 99 mph 115 mph
Performance Score 3.2 3.7

Dimensions

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Length 168.8 in 181.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.1 in 81.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.3 in 71.6 in
Height 59.2 in 60.7 in
Wheelbase 106.5 in 104.7 in

Cargo and Towing

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1102 lb).

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3770 lb 3609 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.8 ft3 16.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 41.6 ft3 48.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1102 lb 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 6.1
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