Verdict
At RM104,468, the MG S5 costs RM2,332 less than the RM106,800 Proton X70 and brings a 49 kWh battery, 340 km range, 120 kW DC charging and rear-wheel drive. Its 2,730 mm wheelbase is 60 mm longer, yet the X70 is 56 mm longer and carries 515 litres of luggage against 453 litres. The Proton counters with a 178 hp/290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera. But the MG gets seven airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control where the X70 does not.
Pick the MG S5 if a 340 km EV range, 120 kW DC charging, seven airbags and active safety systems matter more than a larger boot.
Pick the Proton X70 if you need the 515-litre boot, 60-litre petrol tank, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM104,468; Proton X70 RM106,800.
- Powertrain: MG S5 168 hp/250 Nm electric motor; Proton X70 178 hp/290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Range and refuelling hardware: MG S5 49 kWh battery, 340 km range and 120 kW DC charging; Proton X70 60-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: MG S5 453 litres; Proton X70 515 litres.
- Wheelbase: MG S5 2,730 mm; Proton X70 2,670 mm.
- Safety equipment: MG S5 seven airbags with autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring; Proton X70 six airbags without those systems.
S5
- 340 km EV range with 120 kW DC charging
- Seven airbags, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty; eight-year/180,000 km battery warranty
- 453-litre boot is 62 litres smaller
- No front parking sensors or 360-degree camera
- Manual front seats and single-zone climate control
X70
- 515-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank
- Ventilated power-adjustable driver’s seat and dual-zone climate control
- 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and powered hands-free boot
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Six airbags versus the MG S5's seven
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty is shorter in years than the MG S5's seven-year cover
What the S5 has over the X70
What the X70 has over the S5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The S5's wheelbase is 60 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the X70: 515 litres against 453.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM104,468✓ | RM106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,065/mo✓ | RM1,090/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,964✓ | RM3,056 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,281 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.40 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM21,823 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 7.0 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 30 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 168 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 340 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Manual Mode |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Geely |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,575 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 453 litres | 515 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 17 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 12 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Purifier System & Air Ionizer |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear | 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 | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, eSIM, Voice Control and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km | — |
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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Is the MG S5 or Proton X70 better?
The MG S5 is the stronger pick for EV driving and safety equipment, with 340 km range, seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Proton X70 for its 515-litre boot, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 is RM2,332 cheaper than the Proton X70. The gap is small, so the decision rests more on electric versus petrol ownership and the equipment each SUV carries.
Which has more luggage space?
The Proton X70 has the larger boot at 515 litres, 62 litres ahead of the MG S5's 453 litres. Both have five seats and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
How long does charging take?
The S5's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 7.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 120 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The S5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the X70. S5: Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km.