Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs IM by MG IM5
How the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and the IM by MG IM5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | IM by MG IM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 423 mi | 407 mi |
| Usable battery | 96.9 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 14.3 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | IM by MG IM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 280 mi | 270 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 401 mi | 386 mi |
| Highway | 329 mi | 318 mi |
| City | 456 mi | 439 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
- Further in winter
- Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
- More efficient
- Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the IM by MG IM5?
- On the EPA rating the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is rated 423 mi and the IM by MG IM5 407 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 280 mi from the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 270 mi from the IM by MG IM5.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.