Verdict
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 against the MG S5’s RM104,468, yet brings 174 hp, 290 Nm, a 51.1-kWh battery and 345 km of range. It also has power-adjustable front seats, a 360-degree camera and a 15.6-inch rotating screen. The MG answers with a quicker 7.0-second century sprint, 120-kW DC charging, rear-wheel drive and a far more useful 453-litre boot. Its 2,730-mm wheelbase is 110 mm longer, too. For a Malaysian buyer, the Atto 2 is the better-equipped lower-price choice; choose the S5 if charging speed and cabin space matter more.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want to spend RM4,468 less for more power, slightly longer range and richer parking and seat equipment.
Pick the MG S5 if you need the 453-litre boot, faster 120-kW DC charging, rear-wheel drive and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Motor output: BYD Atto 2 174 hp and 290 Nm; MG S5 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Atto 2 7.9 seconds; MG S5 7.0 seconds.
- Battery/range: BYD Atto 2 51.1 kWh and 345 km; MG S5 49 kWh and 340 km.
- DC charging: BYD Atto 2 82 kW; MG S5 120 kW.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 litres; MG S5 453 litres.
Atto 2
- Lower RM100,000 price with 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- 51.1-kWh battery and 345-km range.
- Power-adjustable front seats, 360-degree camera and front parking sensors.
- Slower 82-kW DC charging than the MG S5’s 120 kW.
- Smaller 380-litre boot than the MG S5’s 453 litres.
- Shorter six-year vehicle warranty versus seven years.
S5
- Quicker 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time and rear-wheel drive.
- 453-litre boot and 2,730-mm wheelbase.
- 120-kW DC charging, blind-spot information system and driver’s knee airbag.
- Costs RM4,468 more despite lower 168-hp and 250-Nm outputs.
- Has a smaller 49-kWh battery and 340-km range.
- Manual front-seat adjustment, no front parking sensors and only a reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM104,468 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh✓ | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 345 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW | 120 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | 7.0 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km |
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.
Used Atto 2 & S5 for sale
Atto 2 vs S5 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or MG S5 better?
The Atto 2 is the stronger equipment-led choice, with more motor output, slightly more range, power front seats and a 360-degree camera. The S5 is better for a larger boot, quicker DC charging, rear-wheel drive and a faster 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM4,468 more than the BYD Atto 2. The gap buys a 453-litre boot, 120-kW DC charging, rear-wheel drive and a seven-year vehicle warranty, but not more power or range.
Which one charges faster?
The MG S5 charges faster on DC power at 120 kW, compared with 82 kW for the Atto 2. Both have 7-kW AC charging. The Atto 2 supplies more vehicle-to-load output: 3.3 kW versus 2.5 kW.