MG MGS5 vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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

The MG MGS5 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan 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 Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (MG MGS5) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (MG MGS5) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 329mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 23L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Porsche Macan turns in a 12.1 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 MG MGS5 costs about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $207 a year less for the MG MGS5.

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

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 $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 61

The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 54 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 30 points), energy efficiency (MG MGS5 ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $207 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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