MG MG5 first generation

MG MG5 first generation
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The MG MG5 first generation (2020–2025): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: EP22 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,600 mm RDW–
Width1,820 mm RDW–
Height1,540 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,660 mm RDW–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,524–1,537 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,624–1,637 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,012–2,017 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer500 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer500 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors5 RDW–
Boot space479 L EV DB–
Fuel tank–50 L
Performance
Top speed185 km/h RDW180–200 km/h
0–100 km/h7.3–8.3 s EV DB–
Torque260–280 Nm EV DB150–285 Nm
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)49.1–57.4 kWh EV DB–
Battery capacity (gross)50.3–61.1 kWh EV DB–
Range (WLTP)320–400 km EV DB–
Energy use160 Wh/km EV DB–
AC charging power11 kW EV DB–
DC fast charging power87 kW EV DB–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 215/50R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years92.9% (92.1–93.6)92.2%4,752

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres29.2%20.5%
Lights and electrics7.0%4.1%
Brakes4.5%10.6%
Suspension4.1%2.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.3%5.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 10 versions of the MG MG5 first generation

European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–2025Electric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric17.5–17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km377–389 km13,436
2022–2025Electric motor130 kW (177 PS)Electric18.1–18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km318–324 km6,457
2022–2025Electric motor73 kW (99 PS)Electric17.8–17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km381–386 km932
2022–2024Electric motor75 kW (102 PS)Electric18.1–18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km311–315 km227
2020Electric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–548

United Kingdom 5 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025SE Long range · Trophy Long rangeElectric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km403 km
2020–2024Excite · ExclusiveElectric motor–Electric16.3–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km345–364 km
2024Excite · ExclusiveElectric motor85 kW (115 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km403 km
2024SE Long range · Trophy Long rangeElectric motor156 kW (212 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km403 km
2021–2023Excite · Exclusive · SE Long range and 1 more trimElectric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km403 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.