Global EV Comparison: MG IM5 Standard Range vs BYD Seal Design RWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG IM5 Standard Range (2025-...) has a starting price of €45500, compared to the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…), which starts at €44990.
The MG IM5 Standard Range (2025-...) is a Liftback, whereas the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €45500 | €44990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €38440 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG IM5 Standard Range (2025-...).
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 489 km | 570 km |
| Range (GCC) | 416 km | 485 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.7 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.66 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 217 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 291 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The MG IM5 Standard Range (2025-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4931 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1960 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1474 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The BYD Seal Design RWD (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the MG IM5 Standard Range (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | MG IM5 Standard Range | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2180 kg | 2055 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 457 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 18 l | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.2 | 5.3 |
