Mazda 6e vs MG IM5

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Mazda 6e

6e 78 kWh (MY27)

£38,995 · 292 mi

Wins 8 of 12

MG IM5

IM5 Standard Range

£39,950 · 249 mi

Wins 4 of 12

Our verdict

The Mazda 6e and MG IM5 are both electric liftbacks in the large car class. The Mazda 6e starts at £38,995 in the UK and the MG IM5 at £39,950, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The 6e goes further, with about 292 miles of real-world range against 249 for the IM5. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (135 kW against 120 kW on average, 10–80%) and uses less energy (3.8 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh).

The IM5 has the bigger boot (475 litres against 409). On top of that, it is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.8 s against 7.3 s and has the longer warranty (7 years against 6).

There's little between them on price.

Choose the Mazda 6e if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the MG IM5 if you want more boot space and more performance.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Mazda 6eMG IM5

Price

Price new: £38,995 (best)on sale now; £39,950on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; £22,8002025 car
Price per mile of range: £134 (best); £161

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 292 mi (best)470 km, estimate; 249 mi400 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; about 244 mi2025 car, est.
Efficiency: 3.8 mi/kWh (best)164 Wh/km, estimate; 3.4 mi/kWh184 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 337 mi (best)542 km; 277 mi445 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 135 kW (best)10–80% average; 120 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 77 kWh (best)estimate; 73.5 kWh
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: Liftback; Liftback
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 7.3 s0–100 km/h; 6.8 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,090 kg; 2,255 kg

Size

Length: 4.92 m16 ft 2 in; 4.93 m16 ft 2 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.89 m6 ft 2 in; 1.96 m6 ft 5 in
Width with mirrors: 2.16 m7 ft 1 in; –
Height: 1.49 m4 ft 11 in; 1.47 m4 ft 10 in
Wheelbase: 2.90 m9 ft 6 in; 2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 409 litres; 475 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,500 kg; 1,500 kg
Max payload: 425 kgpeople and luggage; 430 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: 5 stars; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 6 years100,000 miles; 7 years (best)80,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years (best); 7 years80,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Not confirmed; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2025 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.