Head-to-head comparison

Lynk & Co 02 vs MGS5 EV

Winner6/8
Lynk & Co 02

Lynk & Co

02

Compared version: 02 Core+

from€37,490

6 dealers · 5 counties

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Good

Ranked #12 of 21 ranked BEV

Battery Electric (BEV)Hatchback

Data: 12/12 fields

Leads on

  • Range · +95 km (+28%)+27 pts
  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s (−2.5 s)+23 pts
  • Charging · DC charging 150 kW (+30)+20 pts

Trade-offs

  • Safety · warranty 4 years (−3)−37 pts
  • Practicality−18 pts
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2nd place2/8
MGS5 EV

MG

MGS5 EV

Compared version: 49 kWh Explore

from€34,469

31 dealers · 28 counties

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Good

Ranked #16 of 21 ranked BEV

Battery Electric (BEV)SUV

Data: 9/12 fields

Leads on

  • Safety · warranty 7 years (+3)+37 pts
  • Practicality+18 pts

Trade-offs

  • Range · −95 km (−22%)−27 pts
  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 8 s (+2.5 s)−23 pts
  • Charging · DC charging 120 kW (−30)−20 pts
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The duel in points

One point for every criterion won clearly: the best value, with the others more than 5% behind. Ties give no points.

Lynk & Co

02

6

MG

MGS5 EV

2

Lynk & Co 02 leads: 6 of 8 criteria won clearly. 2 criteria are tied.

  • Price & warranty02
  • Battery & charging30
  • Performance30
  • Dimensions & practicalitytie
  • Safetytie

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Who leads on what

On each score axis, the model at least 5 points ahead of the next one. Below that we write “tight”.

  • Value

    Lynk & Co 02+13 pts

  • Range

    Lynk & Co 02+27 pts

  • Performance

    Lynk & Co 02+23 pts

  • Safety

    MGS5 EV+37 pts

  • Practicality

    MGS5 EV+18 pts

  • Charging

    Lynk & Co 02+20 pts

MGS5 EV is the cheapest; Lynk & Co 02 costs €3,021 more (+9%).

Lynk & Co 02 has the longest range; MGS5 EV has 95 km less (−22%).

Score axes

Absolute 0–100 score on fixed scales, calculated for each model's entry version.

How we calculate the score

Overall score

Lynk & Co 0260
MGS5 EV55

Value

+13 pts
Lynk & Co 0273
MGS5 EV60

Range

+27 pts
Lynk & Co 0253
MGS5 EV26

Performance

+23 pts
Lynk & Co 0260
MGS5 EV37

Safety

+37 pts
Lynk & Co 0263
MGS5 EV100

Practicality

+18 pts
Lynk & Co 0252
MGS5 EV70

Charging

+20 pts
Lynk & Co 0255
MGS5 EV35

Specifications

Differences are measured against the best in the comparison.

How to read the table

  • best in the comparison
  • ≈equal: within 5% of the best
  • 5–20%behind: 5–20% from the best
  • > 20%far behind: more than 20%
  • n/a: no data — never counted as a difference

Lynk & Co

02

€37,490

MGS5 EV

€34,469

Price from

€37,490

+9%+3,021 €

€34,469

best
Top price in range

€41,490

€40,570

Warranty

4 years

−43%−3 years

7 years / 150,000 km

best
Battery capacity

66 kWh

best

6.6 km/kWh

49 kWh

−26%−17 kWh

6.9 km/kWh

WLTP range

435 km

best

€86/km

340 km

−22%−95 km

€101/km

DC charging power

150 kW

best

120 kW

−20%−30 kW
DC charging time

30 min

n/a
AC charging power

11 kW

n/a
Power

272 hp · 200 kW

best

€138/hp

170 hp · 125 kW

−38%−102 hp

€203/hp

Torque

343 Nm

n/a
Top speed

180 km/h

best

170 km/h

−6%−10 km/h
0–100 km/h

5.5 s

best

8 s

+45%+2.5 s
Drive

RWD

RWD

Wheelbase

2,755 mm

n/a
Boot volume

410 l

n/a
Seats

5

5

Euro NCAP rating

5 ★

5 ★

EU homologated
n/a

Yes

Data verified
09/27/2026
09/27/2026

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Lynk & Co 02

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MGS5 EV

Declarația de garanție MG România (24.06.2025): garanție 84 luni sau 150.000 km, incluzând bateria de înaltă tensiune – acoperită dacă capacitatea scade sub 70% din valoarea inițială; baterie 12V 2 ani; taxi/uz comercial 3 ani/100.000 km; garanție transferabilă; reparații doar în service autorizat MG.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Lynk & Co 02 or the MGS5 EV?

The MGS5 EV is cheaper, starting at €34,469 versus €37,490 for the Lynk & Co 02 — a difference of €3,021.

Which has more range, the Lynk & Co 02 or the MGS5 EV?

The Lynk & Co 02 has more range: 435 km versus 340 km WLTP, 95 km more.

Which is more powerful, the Lynk & Co 02 or the MGS5 EV?

The Lynk & Co 02 is more powerful: 272 hp versus 170 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the Lynk & Co 02 or the MGS5 EV?

The Lynk & Co 02 scores higher overall: 60/100 versus 55/100.

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