Verdict
At RM93,800, the MG 5 is RM1,200 cheaper and suits buyers who need a 4,675-mm sedan with a 2,680-mm wheelbase, sunroof and more active-safety hardware. Its 1.5-litre petrol four makes 112 hp and 150 Nm, however, and its 401-litre boot trails the Seres 3’s 525 litres. Spend RM95,000 on the Seres 3 for 161 hp, 300 Nm, a 53.6-kWh battery and 340 km of EV range, plus 11-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging. The SUV is 290 mm shorter but 170 mm taller, and pays RM120 annual road tax against RM90.
Pick the MG 5 if you want the lower price, a longer sedan body, sunroof and blind-spot, collision-warning and autonomous-braking functions.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want EV running, 161 hp and 300 Nm, a 525-litre boot and a more practical 60:40 split-fold rear seat.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Seres 3 RM95,000.
- Power and torque: MG 5 112 hp and 150 Nm; Seres 3 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- Energy storage and range: MG 5 45-litre petrol tank; Seres 3 53.6-kWh battery and 340 km range.
- Charging: MG 5 has no charging rate; Seres 3 supports 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: MG 5 401 litres; Seres 3 525 litres.
- Dimensions: MG 5 is 4,675 mm long and 1,480 mm tall; Seres 3 is 4,385 mm long and 1,650 mm tall.
5
- RM1,200 cheaper with RM90 annual road tax.
- Blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and autonomous braking.
- Sunroof, 360-degree camera and steering tilt/telescopic adjustment.
- 401-litre boot is 124 litres smaller.
- 112 hp and 150 Nm trail the Seres 3’s 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- One-piece folding rear seat is less flexible than a 60:40 split-fold arrangement.
3
- 161 hp motor and 300 Nm torque.
- 53.6-kWh battery, 340 km range, 11-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging.
- 525-litre boot, 60:40 split-fold rear seats and powered front seats.
- Costs RM1,200 more and annual road tax is RM30 higher.
- Lacks the MG 5’s blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and autonomous braking.
- No sunroof, and it lacks steering tilt and telescopic adjustment.
What the 5 has over the 3
What the 3 has over the 5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the 3: 525 litres against 401.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM960/mo✓ | RM970/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,718 | RM2,718✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,401 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.00 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM21,193 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.9 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 65 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 84.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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5 vs 3 FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is better for EV driving, stronger 161 hp/300 Nm output and luggage capacity. Choose the MG 5 if active-safety functions, a sunroof and a longer sedan shape matter more than electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM1,200 more than the MG 5. Its annual road tax is also RM30 higher, at RM120 versus RM90.
Which has the larger boot?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, 124 litres more than the MG 5’s 401 litres. Its 60:40 split-fold rear seat also gives it more flexibility than the MG 5’s one-piece folding rear seat.
How long does charging take?
The 3's 53.6 kWh battery takes about 4.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.
