Leapmotor B10 vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Leapmotor B10 and MG MGS5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 90% for the MG MGS5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 6 on the MG MGS5.

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 Leapmotor B10 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 MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Leapmotor B10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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 Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B10 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Leapmotor B10) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 39mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 37L advantage.

The Leapmotor B10 turns in a 10.8 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, electricity for the Leapmotor B10 costs about $826 a year (17.2 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 $15 a year less for the MG MGS5.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Leapmotor B10: more power (160kW against 125kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 453L).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 6) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $826).

The Verdict

Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 72

The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 17 points), safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 6 points), performance (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $15 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the Leapmotor B10, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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