Verdict
The RM4,468 step from the RM100,000 Dongfeng Box to the RM104,468 MG S5 buys far more motor output – 168 hp and 250 Nm against 94 hp and 160 Nm – plus a 453-litre boot, seven airbags and 120 kW DC charging. The Box counters with a longer stated 430 km range from its 42.3 kWh battery, versus 340 km from the S5’s 49 kWh pack, and a stronger 3.6 kW V2L supply. For a Malaysian buyer carrying family or luggage, the S5 is the more rounded car; for range and a lower entry price, the Box makes a clear case.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if a lower RM100,000 price, 430 km stated range and 3.6 kW V2L matter more than outright performance and luggage space.
Pick the MG S5 if you want 168 hp, seven airbags, a 453-litre boot and 120 kW DC charging for RM4,468 more.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,000; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Motor output: Dongfeng Box 94 hp and 160 Nm; MG S5 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- Battery and stated range: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh and 430 km; MG S5 49 kWh and 340 km.
- DC charging: Dongfeng Box 70 kW; MG S5 120 kW.
- Boot space: Dongfeng Box 326 litres; MG S5 453 litres.
- Airbags: Dongfeng Box 2; MG S5 7.
Box
- RM4,468 lower purchase price
- Longer 430 km stated range
- 3.6 kW V2L and 360-degree camera with auto parking
- Only 94 hp and 160 Nm versus 168 hp and 250 Nm
- Two airbags versus seven
- 326-litre boot versus 453 litres
S5
- 168 hp, 250 Nm motor and rear-wheel drive
- Seven airbags, blind-spot information system and rear AC vents
- 120 kW DC charging and 453-litre boot
- RM4,468 higher purchase price
- Shorter 340 km stated range versus 430 km
- 2.5 kW V2L output versus 3.6 kW
What the Box has over the S5
What the S5 has over the Box
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 70 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the S5: 453 litres against 326.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM104,468 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,020/mo✓ | RM1,065/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,848✓ | RM2,964 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM874✓ | RM1,281 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM4.37✓ | RM6.40 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM18,860✓ | RM21,823 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.4 hours✓ | 7.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | 30 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | 168 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 42.3 kWh | 49 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 70 kW | 120 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.6 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 | — | 7.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,030 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,342 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | One-piece 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 USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | 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 | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | Yes |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | Limited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage battery 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. 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 October 2026.
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Box vs S5 FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the better all-round family choice, with 168 hp, seven airbags, a 453-litre boot and 120 kW DC charging. Choose the Dongfeng Box for its RM4,468 lower price, 430 km stated range and 3.6 kW V2L.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM104,468, which is RM4,468 more than the Dongfeng Box at RM100,000.
Which one charges faster?
The MG S5 has the higher DC charging rate at 120 kW, against 70 kW for the Dongfeng Box. Their AC rates are close: 7 kW for the S5 and 6.6 kW for the Box.
How long does charging take?
The Box's 42.3 kWh battery takes about 6.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 70 kW peak. 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.
Which one is locally assembled?
The S5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Box is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.