MG MGS5 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MGS5 stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The MG MGS5 uses a Electric Motor producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (MG MGS5) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (MG MGS5) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 509mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 328L advantage.

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

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $288 a year less for the MG MGS5.

Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 60

The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 46 points), energy efficiency (MG MGS5 ahead by 40 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 30 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $288 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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