MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh vs MG5 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) has a starting price of €34990, compared to the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €35490.

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
Price Europe (New) €34990 €35490
Price Europe (Used) €17900 €18250
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) 350 km 320 km
Range (GCC) 298 km 276 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 50.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 46 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.87 km/kWh 6 km/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 0-100 km/h 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 250 Nm 280 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 185 km/h
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 4287 mm 4600 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2060 mm 2059 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1836 mm 1818 mm
Height 1504 mm 1543 mm
Wheelbase 2705 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).

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 500 kg).

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1710 kg 1637 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 363 l 479 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1177 l 1367 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 500 kg 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 6.1
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