Aion ES vs MG 5
Verdict
At RM106,800, the Aion ES asks RM13,000 more than the MG 5, but it is also the larger car: 4,810 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot. Its 136 hp single motor and 442 km EV range make it the roomier electric choice if charging fits your life. The MG 5 fights back with six airbags, AEB and a 45-litre petrol tank, plus 112 hp and an 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Cheaper, familiar and better specified for safety here.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the larger C-segment electric sedan, 442 km of EV range and an 8-year warranty.
Pick the MG 5 if you want the lower price, petrol refuelling, six airbags and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; MG 5 RM93,800
- Segment: Aion ES C-segment; MG 5 B-segment
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; MG 5 112 hp
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,880 mm wide; MG 5 4,675 mm long and 1,842 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Aion ES 2,750 mm and 450 litres; MG 5 2,680 mm and 401 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years and RM70/year; MG 5 5 years and RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 93,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 112 hp |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.5 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L✓ | 401 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- 442 km EV range
- Larger body and longer wheelbase
- 450-litre boot and 8-year warranty
- RM13,000 dearer
- Airbag count and AEB not listed
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
5
- Lower purchase price
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- 45-litre petrol tank
- Smaller B-segment footprint
- 401-litre boot is smaller
- 112 hp trails the Aion ES
ES vs 5 FAQ
Is the Aion ES or MG 5 better?
The Aion ES is better for EV range, cabin footprint, boot space and warranty. The MG 5 is better if price, petrol refuelling and listed safety kit matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES costs RM106,800, while the MG 5 costs RM93,800. That makes the Aion ES RM13,000 more expensive.
Which car has more space?
The Aion ES is larger. It is 4,810 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot, versus the MG 5’s 4,675 mm length, 2,680 mm wheelbase and 401-litre boot.