Verdict
The MG S5 costs RM104,468, RM5,332 less than the RM109,800 GWM Ora Good Cat, yet brings 168 hp, 250 Nm and a 120 kW DC charging ceiling against 143 hp, 210 Nm and 60 kW. It is also the more practical family shape, with a 453-litre boot and 2,730 mm wheelbase. The Good Cat answers with a larger 57.7 kWh battery, 400 km range and a richer cabin: panoramic sunroof, powered memory massage driver’s seat, 360-degree camera and auto parking. Choose according to daily use, not badge or body style alone.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if 400 km range, 3.3 kW V2L and its powered, feature-rich cabin matter more than boot capacity and rapid DC charging.
Pick the MG S5 if you want the lower purchase price, 453-litre boot, 120 kW DC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Battery and range: GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh and 400 km; MG S5 49 kWh and 340 km.
- Motor output: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp and 210 Nm; MG S5 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- DC charging: GWM Ora Good Cat 60 kW; MG S5 120 kW.
- Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; MG S5 453 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: GWM Ora Good Cat five years/150,000 km; MG S5 seven years/150,000 km.
Ora Good Cat
- 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km range.
- Panoramic sunroof, powered memory massage driver’s seat and 360-degree camera.
- 3.3 kW V2L, versus 2.5 kW in the MG S5.
- 60 kW DC charging is half the MG S5’s 120 kW rate.
- 250-litre boot is 203 litres smaller than the MG S5’s.
- Five-year vehicle warranty is two years shorter than the MG S5’s.
S5
- RM5,332 lower purchase price.
- 453-litre boot and 2,730 mm wheelbase.
- 168 hp, 250 Nm and 120 kW DC charging.
- 49 kWh battery and 340 km range trail the Good Cat’s 57.7 kWh and 400 km.
- It lacks the Good Cat’s panoramic sunroof, powered driver’s seat, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- 2.5 kW V2L output is lower than the Good Cat’s 3.3 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM104,468✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 143 hp | 168 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 57.7 kWh✓ | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 400 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 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 | — | 7.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer 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 |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 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 | Powered Boot | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage 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.
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Ora Good Cat vs S5 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the stronger practical choice: it costs RM5,332 less, has a 453-litre boot, 120 kW DC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty. Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat for 400 km range and more cabin equipment.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM104,468 and the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800, so the MG is RM5,332 cheaper.
Which one charges faster on DC power?
The MG S5 has a 120 kW DC charging rate, double the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 60 kW. AC charging is closer at 7 kW for the MG and 6.6 kW for the GWM.