7.9
2025 MG ZS Essence review
The all-new replacement for the top-selling MG ZS compact SUV is here, and it’s vastly improved… in most ways, at least.
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Matt Campbell
2024 MG ZS vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S Comparison
MG ZS
Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
2024 MG
ZS
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLA45 S
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
8.5
7.9
NA
7.2
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 55L
322 to 391 km
51L
459 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$20,990 - $30,990
$99,000
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more mature than before
- Non-intrusive suite of new safety tech
- Spectacular levels of interior space
Misses
- Base petrol engine isn't brilliant
- CVT makes for a dull drive
- Higher fuel use than expected
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 125kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 275Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
