MG5 Electric vs Volkswagen ID.5
The MG5 Electric leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Volkswagen ID.5 leads on 10–80% charge.
Wagon
Excite Long Range
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · mg.co.uk
47/100#279 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
Pure Match 52kWh
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · volkswagen.co.uk
48/100#277 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
MG5 ElectricMG5 ElectricID.5Volkswagen ID.5
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+23 mi· 10%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 38%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 45%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s quicker· 13%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3 cu ft· 18%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | MG5 Electric | Volkswagen ID.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the MG5 Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
MG5 ElectricVolkswagen ID.5
Range
5138Charging
1937Performance
5236Practicality
6978
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
MG5 ElectricMG5 Electric
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- WLTP
- Volkswagen ID.5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 23 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.5ID.5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.5
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.5
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Which is quicker?
MG5 ElectricMG5 Electric
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 1.2 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
MG5 ElectricMG5 Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- £11,700
Where next
- MG5 ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Volkswagen ID.5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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MG5 Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 13 sources
Every source link (16)
- https://www.autohled.cz/en/a/mg/mg5/t/parametry/svetla-vyska
- https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/MG5_EV_Long_Range_Brochure_Oct_2021.pdf
- https://news.mgmotor.eu/press/new-mg5-electric-worlds-first-all-electric-station-wagon/
- https://news.euroncap.com/greenncap/mg-5---green-ncap-2023-results---5-stars/s/d2d17ce6-6ebc-4117-aee7-7ff2a1d2298c
- https://greencarscompare.com/car/mg-mg5-ev-long-range/specs/
- https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2021-12/MG_P11D_Price_List_Jan_2022.pdf
- https://www.mg.co.uk/media-centre/mg-reveals-uk-pricing-versatile-new-mg5-ev-estate
- https://www.jpmg.ie/site/uploads/New%20Cars/MG/5%20EV/2022/MG5EV.pdf
- https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id5.html
- https://www.data.go.kr/data/15083023/fileData.do
- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/vw/id.5/0929/
- https://www.vertumotors.com/new-car-deals/volkswagen/id5/match-pure/300161/volkswagen-id.5-125kw-match-pure-52kwh-5dr-auto-electric-coupe/
- https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id5.html/__ui/technical-data.app
- https://www.volkswagen.ie/idhub/content/dam/onehub_pkw/importers/ie/models/product-guides/my25/ID5_MY25.pdf
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/vw/id5/1generation/335777/
- https://opendata.rdw.nl/resource/8ys7-d773.json?kenteken=HGX61V