Verdict
Only RM728 separates the Chery O5 at RM116,800 and MG S5 at RM117,528, so the choice is chiefly petrol versus EV. The MG brings 202 hp, 350 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 62-kWh battery rated for 446 km, plus a 453-litre boot; it makes most sense for buyers able to charge regularly. The O5 counters with a 145-hp/230-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, 51-litre fuel tank, ventilated powered front seats and dual-zone climate control. Its annual road tax is also RM120 versus the MG's RM180.
Pick the Chery O5 if you need the simpler refuelling routine of a 51-litre petrol SUV and place more value on ventilated powered front seats, dual-zone air-con and a space-saver spare.
Pick the MG S5 if regular charging suits your routine and you want 202 hp, 350 Nm, a 446-km EV range rating and a larger 453-litre boot.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Chery O5 has a 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor with 145 hp and 230 Nm; MG S5 has one electric motor with 202 hp and 350 Nm.
- Drive system: Chery O5 is front-wheel drive with a six-speed wet DCT; MG S5 is rear-wheel drive with a single-ratio automatic.
- Energy storage: Chery O5 has a 51-litre fuel tank; MG S5 has a 62-kWh battery rated for 446 km and 7-kW AC/150-kW DC charging.
- Space: Chery O5 has a 2,630-mm wheelbase and 378-litre boot; MG S5 has a 2,730-mm wheelbase and 453-litre boot.
- Front-seat comfort: Chery O5 gets two six-way powered, ventilated front seats and dual-zone climate control; MG S5 has a powered driver’s seat, manual…
- Road tax: Chery O5 is RM120 per year; MG S5 is RM180 per year.
O5
- Ventilated six-way powered front seats for both occupants
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and front parking sensors
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Less power and torque: 145 hp/230 Nm versus 202 hp/350 Nm
- Smaller 378-litre boot versus 453 litres
- No EV driving range, AC/DC charging or 2.5-kW V2L function
S5
- 202-hp, 350-Nm rear-drive electric powertrain
- 62-kWh battery with 446-km rated range and 150-kW DC charging
- 453-litre boot, driver’s knee airbag and all-seat belt reminders
- Single-zone climate control versus the O5’s dual-zone system
- Manual passenger-seat adjustment and no front-seat ventilation
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare tyre
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800✓ | RM117,528 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM180 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 202 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 62 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 446 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.0 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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O5 vs S5 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the stronger choice if you can charge regularly, with 202 hp, 350 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 446-km range rating. Choose the Chery O5 for petrol refuelling convenience and its ventilated powered front seats, dual-zone air-con and space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM728 more than the Chery O5. That small gap also brings a 62-kWh battery, 446-km rated range, 202 hp, 350 Nm and a 453-litre boot, while the O5 has more front-seat comfort equipment.
Which SUV has more luggage and cabin space?
The MG S5 has the larger figures: a 453-litre boot against 378 litres and a 2,730-mm wheelbase against 2,630 mm. It is also 4,476 mm long, compared with the Chery O5’s 4,400 mm.
