Global EV Comparison: BYD Atto 3 FWD vs MG MG5 Electric Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €37990, compared to the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €35490.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV, whereas the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is a Wagon.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV Wagon
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €37990 €35490
Price Europe (Used) €26985 €18250
GCC Score 5.9 5.8

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Atto 3 FWD (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 BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 420 km 320 km
Range (GCC) 357 km 276 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 50.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 46 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.91 km/kWh 6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 110 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 BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 110 kW 63 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5 5.4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 130 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 174 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 280 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.7

Dimensions

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is wider and taller, but the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is longer.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Length 4455 mm 4600 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2050 mm 2059 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1875 mm 1818 mm
Height 1615 mm 1543 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2659 mm

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).

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1750 kg 1637 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 440 l 479 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1338 l 1367 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.1
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