Aion Y Plus vs MG S5
Verdict
The Aion Y Plus is the pricier, longer-legged choice: RM119,800 versus RM108,548, so the RM11,252 gap buys a 63.2 kWh battery, 430 km range and 201 hp, against the MG S5’s 49.0 kWh, 340 km and 168 hp. It is also slightly larger outside. The MG fights back with rear-wheel drive, a bigger 453-litre boot, seven airbags and AEB, while costing less to tax at RM120 a year. For family use, this is range and size against boot space and safety kit.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want more range, more power and the larger body for the extra RM11,252.
Pick the MG S5 if you want the lower price, rear-wheel drive, more boot space and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; MG S5 RM108,548
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; MG S5 168 hp
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh and 430 km; MG S5 49.0 kWh and 340 km
- Driven wheels: Aion Y Plus front-wheel drive; MG S5 rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 litres; MG S5 453 litres
- Safety: Aion Y Plus 6 airbags and no AEB listed; MG S5 7 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800 | RM 108,548✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 168 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh✓ | 49.0 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km✓ | 340 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 453 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Y Plus
- 430 km EV range
- 201 hp single motor
- Larger 4,535 mm body with 2,750 mm wheelbase
- RM11,252 dearer
- 405-litre boot is smaller
- No AEB listed
S5
- Lower RM108,548 price
- 453-litre boot
- 7 airbags and AEB
- 340 km EV range is shorter
- 168 hp is lower
- 49.0 kWh battery is smaller
Y Plus vs S5 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or MG S5 better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for range and power, with 430 km and 201 hp. The MG S5 is better on price, boot space and listed safety kit, with RM108,548, 453 litres, seven airbags and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus costs RM119,800, while the MG S5 costs RM108,548. That makes the Aion RM11,252 more expensive.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Aion Y Plus has the longer range at 430 km from a 63.2 kWh battery. The MG S5 does 340 km from a 49.0 kWh battery.