IM by MG IM5 vs Polestar 5
How the IM by MG IM5 and the Polestar 5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| IM by MG IM5 | Polestar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 407 mi | 416 mi |
| Usable battery | 100 kWh | 106 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 13.9 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| IM by MG IM5 | Polestar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 270 mi | 276 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 386 mi | 396 mi |
| Motorway | 318 mi | 325 mi |
| City | 439 mi | 450 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Polestar 5
- Further in winter
- Polestar 5
- More efficient
- IM by MG IM5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the IM by MG IM5 or the Polestar 5?
- On the official WLTP cycle the IM by MG IM5 is rated 407 mi and the Polestar 5 416 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 270 mi from the IM by MG IM5 and 276 mi from the Polestar 5.
- 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.