GWM ORA 5 vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 GWM ORA 5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 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 GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM ORA 5 is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (GWM ORA 5) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (GWM ORA 5) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The GWM ORA 5 measures 4,471mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 5mm 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 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 91L advantage.

For towing, the MG MGS5 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The GWM ORA 5 turns in a 10.9 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 GWM ORA 5 costs about $773 a year (16.1 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 $38 a year less for the GWM ORA 5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The GWM ORA 5: more power (150kW against 125kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($773 a year against $811).

The MG MGS5: the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 362L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).

The Verdict

Level at 72: here's what splits them

The GWM ORA 5 and MG MGS5 are level on the CarSorted Score at 72 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 20 points), safety (MG MGS5 ahead by 19 points), energy efficiency (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GWM ORA 5 costs about $38 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 362L in the GWM ORA 5, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 7 years on the GWM ORA 5, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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