Citroën ë-C3 Aircross vs MG MG5 EV
How the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and the MG MG5 EV compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Citroën ë-C3 Aircross | MG MG5 EV | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 250 mi | 250 mi |
| Usable battery | 54 kWh | 57.4 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 13.4 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Citroën ë-C3 Aircross | MG MG5 EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 166 mi | 166 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 238 mi | 238 mi |
| Motorway | 195 mi | 195 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 270 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross or the MG MG5 EV?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross is rated 250 mi and the MG MG5 EV 250 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 166 mi from the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and 166 mi from the MG MG5 EV.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.