Mercedes-Benz EQB vs MG MGS5
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 11 Jul 2026, price 23 Jul 2026
MG MGS5
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 125kW
- Energy use
- 16.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 453L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 69
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MG MGS5: we're still completing price, turning circle, electric range and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
No price
- no price to build from against the Mercedes-Benz EQB
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB250
$84,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
MG MGS5 Essence 49
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$42,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $176 a week in repayments ($42,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The MG MGS5 does not: no price recorded, so eligibility cannot be assessed.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the MG MGS5.
Finance
≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
Estimate on the MG MGS5 at $42,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG MGS5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 6 on the MG MGS5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQB
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
MG MGS5
None open 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.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
62kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQB features a 10.3-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 Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz EQB uses a Electric producing 140kW and 385Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 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 Mercedes-Benz EQB has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 208mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 42L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB turns in a 11.4 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 Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $840 a year (17.5 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 $29 a year less for the MG MGS5.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: more power (140kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).
The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $840).
The Verdict
MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 69
The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (MG MGS5 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 15 points), energy efficiency (MG MGS5 ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $29 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 10 on the MG MGS5.
Ways to buy
For the MG MGS5.
Finance
≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
Estimate on the MG MGS5 at $42,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG MGS5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz EQB and MG MGS5?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the cheapest at $84,900 before on-road costs.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the most range at 536km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The MG MGS5 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 120kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG MGS5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). We hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQB, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the largest boot at 495L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The MG MGS5 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB makes the most power at 140kW. The MG MGS5 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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