GWM ORA 5 vs MG MG HS

The GWM ORA 5 starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG HS opens at $33,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $37,389 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 MG HS, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the GWM ORA 5 and MG MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the GWM ORA 5 and 92% for the MG MG HS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM ORA 5 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the MG MG HS.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GWM ORA 5 and 6 in the MG MG HS.

The GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display. 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 MG HS. The MG MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM ORA 5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

The MG MG HS lines up making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. 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, 199mm shorter than the MG MG HS at 4,670mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

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

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

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