Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 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 62
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 62
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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.
$225,900RRP
- no option data for this car
No price
- no option data for this car
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 EQS SUV EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
$225,900
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.
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 EQS SUV. 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 8 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 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 EQS SUV
None open on our record
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
108.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW 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 EQS SUV features a 12.8-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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV stands out with head-up display, ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses a Electric producing 265kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a 1 spd auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 649mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 192L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV turns in a 12.4 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 EQS SUV costs about $1,070 a year (22.3 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 $259 a year less for the MG MGS5.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg 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 $1,070).
The Verdict
MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 62
The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (MG MGS5 ahead by 36 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 35 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $259 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 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 EQS SUV and MG MGS5?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the cheapest at $225,900 before on-road costs.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the most range at 698km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV accepts the highest DC charging at up to 200kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG MGS5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). We hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 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 EQS SUV has the largest boot at 645L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
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 EQS SUV makes the most power at 265kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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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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