GWM ORA 5 vs MG HS

The GWM ORA 5 starts from $30,900 before on-road costs, while the MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the GWM ORA 5 the more affordable entry point by $3,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $33,990 and $37,389 respectively.

The GWM ORA 5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The MG HS, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM ORA 5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and V2L that you will not find on the MG HS. The MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM ORA 5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG HS offers cloth.

The GWM ORA 5 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 275Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM ORA 5 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM ORA 5 measures 4,471mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 184mm shorter than the MG HS at 4,655mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 507L in the MG HS, giving the MG HS a 145L advantage.

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

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA 5) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG HS). The MG HS has longer coverage.