Head-to-head comparison

DFSK E5 vs MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

Verdict

DFSK E5 wins on Practicality.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid wins on Range, Performance, and Safety.

DFSK E5 is €2,500 cheaper.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has 13 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreDFSK E5MG HS Plug-in Hybrid
Overall6575
Value7982
Range5371
Performance3963
Safety75100
Practicality7453
Charging——
Spec
DFSK
E5
MG
HS Plug-in Hybrid
PropulsionPHEVPHEV
Segmentsuvsuv
Pricing€31,490 - €36,480€33,990 - €37,990
Battery Capacity17.5 kWh24.7 kWh
WLTP Range87km100km
Power Output—306
Torque300Nm480Nm
Top Speed165km/h195km/h
0-100 km/h—6.8s
Drive TypeFWDFWD
Length4760mm4670mm
Width1865mm1890mm
Height1710mm1664mm
Wheelbase2785mm2750mm
Trunk Volume—441
Seats (Seats)75
Euro NCAP Rating—5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km7y / 150,000 km

Facts

Facts about DFSK E5

Facts about MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

Euro NCAP (noiembrie 2024): noul MG HS 5 stele – Adulți 90%, Copii 85%, Pietoni 83%, Asistență 74%.

HSEuro NCAP
carguide.phmediasecondary sourceEurope / global

ADAC Autotest MG HS (2025): consum Ecotest 1,6 l benzină + 18,5 kWh/100 km, notă generală 2,4; distanță de frânare 38,0 m; încărcare doar AC 6,6 kW (peste 3 ore); monitorizare șofer prea sensibilă; recunoaștere limite de viteză nefiabilă.

HS PHEVIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

Super-test AutoExpert (13 PHEV, România): 76 km electric urban / 85,2 km extraurban; cu baterie goală 4,6 l/100 km extraurban și 4,5 l/100 km urban – cel mai economic din cele 13 PHEV testate.

eHS PHEVReal-world consumption & range
autoexpert.romediaRomania

Singura alertă EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) găsită pentru MG: MG eHS (2022), publicată pe 18.04.2023 – cablul de împământare al elementului de încălzire nu era fixat corect și se putea desprinde, cu risc de incendiu.

eHSRecalls
car-recalls.euofficialsecondary sourceEurope / global

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the DFSK E5 or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The DFSK E5 is cheaper, starting at €31,490 versus €33,990 for the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid — a difference of €2,500.

Which has more range, the DFSK E5 or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has more range: 100 km versus 87 km WLTP, 13 km more.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the DFSK E5 or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid scores higher overall: 75/100 versus 65/100.

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