BMW iX vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BMW iX at 5 stars (2021) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the BMW iX and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW iX, against 6 on the MG MGS5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX stands out with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The BMW iX has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 94.8kWh (BMW iX) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (BMW iX) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 489mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the BMW iX a 47L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The BMW iX turns in a 12.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $149 a year less for the MG MGS5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX: more power (300kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (500L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $960).

The Verdict

MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 69

The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the BMW iX's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX ahead by 41 points), energy efficiency (MG MGS5 ahead by 21 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $149 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 500L in the BMW iX, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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