Verdict
At RM104,468, the MG S5 costs RM5,512 less than the RM109,980 Mitsubishi Xforce yet brings a 168 hp, 250 Nm rear motor, 49 kWh battery and 340 km range. Its 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 453-litre boot and 2,730 mm wheelbase make it the more spacious, faster family choice if home or public charging suits your routine. The Xforce answers with petrol refuelling, 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control and a 360-degree camera, but its 104 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and 410-litre boot are less generous on paper. The MG also has markedly fuller active safety equipment and longer warranty cover.
Pick the MG S5 if you can charge regularly and want 340 km EV range, a 453-litre boot and adaptive cruise control for less money.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if petrol refuelling, a 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and a space-saver spare matter more than EV performance and range.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM104,468; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980.
- Powertrain: MG S5 has a 168 hp/250 Nm electric motor; Xforce has a 104 hp/141 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range/fuel: MG S5 has a 49 kWh battery and 340 km EV range; Xforce has a 42-litre petrol tank.
- Dimensions: MG S5 is 4,476 mm long with a 2,730 mm wheelbase; Xforce is 4,390 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: MG S5 453 litres; Xforce 410 litres.
- Driver assistance: MG S5 has autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control; Xforce has no autonomous braking or lane keeping and passive…
S5
- 168 hp and 250 Nm rear motor with 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 340 km EV range, 120 kW DC charging and 2.5 kW V2L.
- 453-litre boot, 2,730 mm wheelbase and seven-year/150,000 km warranty.
- No front parking sensors or 360-degree camera, versus the Xforce's four front sensors and 360-degree view.
- Single-zone climate control versus the Xforce's dual-zone system.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Xforce's space-saver spare.
Xforce
- 360-degree reverse camera and four front parking sensors.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 18-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps and a space-saver spare.
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the MG S5's 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- 410-litre boot is 43 litres smaller than the MG S5's 453 litres.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; cruise control is passive rather than adaptive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM104,468✓ | RM109,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 453 litres✓ | 410 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree view |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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.
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S5 vs Xforce FAQ
Is the MG S5 or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The MG S5 is the stronger choice for an owner able to charge, with 340 km range, 168 hp, a 453-litre boot and autonomous braking. Choose the Xforce only if petrol refuelling and its 360-degree camera, dual-zone air-con and space-saver spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM104,468 and the Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM109,980, so the Xforce is RM5,512 more expensive.
Which has more safety equipment, the MG S5 or Mitsubishi Xforce?
The MG S5 has the broader active-safety set: autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control. The Xforce has blind spot information and stability control, but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.