2025 MG 5 review
Australia’s cheapest sedan is a value-packed offering – so long as you’re okay to go without some safety things…
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Matt Campbell
MG MG5 vs Mini Aceman Comparison
MG MG5
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Mini Aceman
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2025 MG
MG5
vs
2025 Mini
Aceman
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Based on the Mini Aceman SE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
285 to 330 km
NA
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $28,990
$55,990 - $65,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Loaded with standard equipment
- Fun, nimble driving dynamics
- Lots of fun configurations to be had
Misses
- Big wheels makes the ride rough
- Smartphone mirroring looks weird on round display
- Limited range in Aceman E
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 119kW | 135kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 250Nm | 290Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
