Land Rover Defender 110 vs MG MGS5

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Land Rover Defender 110 at 5 stars (2020) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2020 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110 and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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 Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with ventilated seats — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 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 Land Rover Defender 110 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 282mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Land Rover Defender 110 turns in a 12.8 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 Land Rover Defender 110 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 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 (Land Rover Defender 110) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 110), no data (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 110: more power (183kW against 125kW) 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 70

The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Land Rover Defender 110's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 17 points), practicality (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 15 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 13 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Land Rover Defender 110, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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