Ineos Grenadier vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 419mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 802L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Ineos Grenadier turns in a 13.5 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, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 60

The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 38 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 22 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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