Verdict
The MG S5 costs RM4,468 more, but it is the clearer passenger-car choice: five seats, a 453-litre boot, 168 hp and 340 km of range versus the Porta EV’s two seats, 100 hp and 300 km. Its 120 kW DC charging figure, 12.8-inch screen and broad driver-assistance kit also make the extra spend tangible. The Wuling Porta EV counters with RM50 annual road tax against RM120 and a 5,010-mm commercial body with a 3,050-mm wheelbase. Buy it for two-seat commercial work, not as an SUV substitute.
Pick the MG S5 if you need five seats, 340 km of range and substantially more safety and charging equipment.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat commercial vehicle, lower RM50 road tax and its longer 5,010-mm body suit the job.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM104,468; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Motor output: MG S5 168 hp and 250 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Battery and range: MG S5 49 kWh and 340 km; Wuling Porta EV 41.9 kWh and 300 km.
- Accommodation: MG S5 has five seats and a 453-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV has two seats and no boot volume stated.
- Dimensions: MG S5 is 4,476 mm long with a 2,730-mm wheelbase; Wuling Porta EV is 5,010 mm and 3,050 mm.
- Road tax: MG S5 RM120 per year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 per year.
S5
- 340-km range from a 49-kWh battery.
- 168 hp, 250 Nm and a quoted 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats, 453-litre boot and six airbags including curtain and knee airbags.
- Costs RM4,468 more and annual road tax is RM70 higher.
- Shorter 4,476-mm body and 2,730-mm wheelbase than the commercial Wuling.
Porta EV
- RM50 annual road tax.
- Long 5,010-mm commercial body and 3,050-mm wheelbase.
- 5-year/200,000-km cover for the drive motor, EV battery and BMS.
- Only two seats, against the MG S5’s five.
- 300-km range is 40 km behind the MG S5.
- 100 hp and 180 Nm trail the MG S5’s 168 hp and 250 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM104,468 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 168 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh✓ | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 340 km✓ | 300 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,565 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 453 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 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 Porta EV FAQ
Is the MG S5 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The MG S5 is better for passenger use, with five seats, a 453-litre boot, 340 km range and six airbags. The Wuling Porta EV is the better fit only where its two-seat commercial format and 5,010-mm body are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 is RM4,468 more expensive: RM104,468 versus RM100,000 for the Wuling Porta EV. Its annual road tax is also RM70 higher, at RM120 versus RM50.
Which has the longer EV range?
The MG S5 has the longer quoted range at 340 km from a 49-kWh battery. The Wuling Porta EV is rated at 300 km with a 41.9-kWh battery, a 40-km difference.