Chery E5 vs MG ZS
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 73
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 5 Sep 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Chery E5
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$34,550
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 155kW
- Energy use
- 13.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Top CarSorted Score, 79 vs 73, but the MG ZS is $11,560 cheaper
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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MG ZS
13 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 7 no dataFrom
$22,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 81kW
- Economy
- 6.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 443L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
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Chery E5: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$34,550est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$22,990RRP
- cannot be matched: LED Headlights, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Keyless Entry and 3 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery E5 Ultimate
$34,550
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$37,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $153 a week in repayments ($37,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
MG ZS Vibe
$22,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $83 a week in repayments ($22,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Chery E5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The MG ZS does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$83/wk(≈$360/mo)
Estimate on the MG ZS at $22,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Chery E5 at 5 stars (2022) and the MG ZS 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 81% for the MG ZS, 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 ZS, against 5 on the Chery E5.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 6 in the MG ZS.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Chery E5 and 6 on the MG ZS.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery E5
- REC-006696 · published 13 Aug 2026Due to a software issue, the vehicle’s Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may not activate.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
MG ZS
None open 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.
How long to charge
58.9kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG ZS gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Chery E5 stands out with heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG ZS. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG ZS offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery E5 and 1-zone in the MG ZS.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 ZS responds with a Petrol making 81kW and 140Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.
The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 81kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 6mm shorter than the MG ZS at 4,430mm (2,610mm wheelbase).
Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 443L in the MG ZS, giving the MG ZS a 143L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the MG ZS's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $634 a year (13.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the MG ZS about $1,910 a year (6.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG ZS). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), no data (MG ZS).
Where each one leads
The Chery E5: more power (155kW against 81kW).
The MG ZS: the bigger boot with the seats up (443L against 300L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).
The Verdict
Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 73
The Chery E5 scores 79 to the MG ZS's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Chery E5 ahead by 26 points), performance (Chery E5 ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery E5, 443L in the MG ZS. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery E5, 10 on the MG ZS.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$83/wk(≈$360/mo)
Estimate on the MG ZS at $22,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery E5 and MG ZS?
The MG ZS is the cheapest at $22,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Chery E5 by $11,560.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery E5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and MG ZS holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 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. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The MG ZS has the largest boot at 443L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The Chery E5 makes the most power at 155kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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