Car Buyer's Guide

Chery O5 vs MG S5

Chery O5

Chery O5

1.5 Turbo

MG S5

MG S5

Verdict

The S5 has a 17% bigger boot, the S5 is 14% more powerful, while the S5 is about 11% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the O5 has over the S5

AlarmImmobilizerAirbag Disable FunctionFront FoglampsSunroofTiptronicParking Sensor Front

What the S5 has over the O5

Navigation

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The S5's wheelbase is 100 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the S5: 453 litres against 378.

O5 4,400 × 1,830 × 1,588 mm · wheelbase 2,630 mmS5 4,476 × 1,849 × 1,621 mm · wheelbase 2,730 mm
1,5884,400 mmWheelbase 2,630 mm1,6214,476 mmWheelbase 2,730 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM116,800RM104,468✓
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120
Monthly instalment (est.)RM1,190/moRM1,065/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)RM3,316RM2,964✓
Fuel or electricity / year (est.)—RM1,281
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)—RM6.40
5-year running costs (est.)—RM21,823
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)—7.0 hours
DC charge 10–80% (est.)—30 min
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing400V architecture
Capacity1,498 cc—
Horsepower145 hp at 5,500 rpm—
Torque230 Nm at 1,750 rpm—
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4—
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore × Stroke77 mm × 80.5 mm—
Compression Ratio9.5—
Number of Motors—1
Motor Horsepower—168 hp
Motor Torque—250 Nm
Battery Capacity—49 kWh
EV Range—340 km
Charging Rate (AC)—7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)—120 kW
V2L—2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Single Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name6-speed DCT—
Gears6—
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h—7.0 seconds
Dimensions
Length4,400 mm4,476 mm
Width1,830 mm1,849 mm
Height1,588 mm1,621 mm
Wheelbase2,630 mm2,730 mm
Weight1,434 kg—
Fuel Tank51 litres—
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space378 litres453 litres✓
Front Tyre215/55R18215/60R17
Rear Tyre215/55R18215/60R17
Spare TyreSpace SaverTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGiti GitiComfort F50Bridgestone Turanza T005
Wiper Blade (Driver)—24 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)—16 inch
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Alloys17" Black Alloys
Rear Wheels18" Alloys17" Black Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓—
Immobilizer✓—
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer middle row passenger seatsAvailable On Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAutomatic LED Projector with Auto High BeamLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front Seats6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, VentilatedFabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofFront, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade—
Power Sockets2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof ShadeSunroof Shade
Audio10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/UnlockKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic✓—
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationPowered BootManual
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors—
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation—✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer7 years7 years
Warranty Notes—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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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O5 vs S5 FAQ

How long does charging take?

The S5's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 7.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 120 kW peak.

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