Car Buyer's Guide

MG S5 vs Seres 3

MG S5

MG S5

Verdict

The 3 has a 14% bigger boot, while the 3 is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM104,468RM95,000
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower168 hp161 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm300 Nm
Battery Capacity49 kWh53.6 kWh
EV Range340 km340 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)120 kW60 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.0 seconds
Dimensions
Length4,476 mm4,385 mm
Width1,849 mm1,850 mm
Height1,621 mm1,650 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,655 mm
Weight1,650 kg
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space453 litres525 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Rear Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Turanza T005Chao Yang SU318a H/T
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Black Alloys18" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Black Alloys18" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee AirbagDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable On Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable on Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsFabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger SeatPowered Front Seats
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-fold
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade
Audio12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and DownFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationManualManual Boot
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km160,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer7 years5 years
Warranty NotesBattery 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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