Global EV Comparison: MG MG5 Electric Standard Range vs Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35490. The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €15890 on the used car market.

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is a Wagon, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025) is a Hatchback.

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-2025
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Japan, UK, USA
Body Style Wagon Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €35490 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €18250 €15890
GCC Score 5.8 4.8

Range and Efficiency

While the MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025).

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 240 km
Range (WLTP) 320 km 285 km
Range (GCC) 276 km 238 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 50.3 kWh 40 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 46 kWh 39 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6 km/kWh 6.1 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 5.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 63 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025) maxes out at 50 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 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 3.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 63 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5.4 3.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 130 kW 110 kW
Motor Power (hp) 174 hp 148 hp
Motor Torque 280 Nm 320 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 144 km/h
Performance Score 3.7 3.1

Dimensions

The MG MG5 Electric Standard Range (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Length 4600 mm 4490 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2059 mm 2030 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1818 mm 1788 mm
Height 1543 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2659 mm 2700 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 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-2025) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property MG MG5 Electric Standard Range Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1637 kg 1580 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 479 l 435 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1367 l 1176 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.1 4.5