Chery E5 vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery E5 at 5 stars (2022) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery E5 and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MGS5, against 5 on the Chery E5.

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 Chery E5 features a 12.3-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 Chery E5 stands out with Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 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 Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery E5 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 52mm shorter than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 153L advantage.

The Chery E5 turns in a 11.2 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 Chery E5 costs about $634 a year (13.2 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 $177 a year less for the Chery E5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), no data (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Chery E5: more power (155kW against 125kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($634 a year against $811).

The MG MGS5: the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 300L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).

The Verdict

Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 72

The Chery E5 scores 79 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Chery E5 ahead by 25 points), value (Chery E5 ahead by 18 points), practicality (MG MGS5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $177 less (13.2 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery E5, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery E5, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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