BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Dolphin and the MG S5 EV as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. (BYD Cars Philippines), an ACMobility company and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Dolphin
GLX variant
- SRP
- ₱1,438,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,024
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG S5 EV
All-New MGS5 EV variant
- SRP
- ₱1,448,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,214
How they differ
- The BYD Dolphin is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,438,000, which is ₱10,888 (1%) below the MG S5 EV at ₱1,448,888.
- On installment at our default terms, the Dolphin is estimated at ₱25,024 a month against ₱25,214 for the S5 EV, a difference of ₱190 a month.
- The S5 EV makes more power (170 PS against 95 PS for the Dolphin).
- The S5 EV has more torque (250 Nm against 180 Nm for the Dolphin).
- The S5 EV claims the longer range (415 km against 405 km for the Dolphin).
- The S5 EV has the larger battery (49 kWh against 44.9 kWh for the Dolphin).
- The S5 EV is the longer vehicle (4,476 mm against 4,125 mm for the Dolphin).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD DolphinGLX, ₱1,438,000 | MG S5 EVAll-New MGS5 EV, ₱1,448,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor, front | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Max power (differs) | 95 PS | 170 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 44.9 kWh | 49 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Electric range (differs) | 405 km | 415 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC | NEDC (340 km WLTP) |
| Motor power (differs) | 70 kW | 125 kW |
| AC charging | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 60 kW | 120 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 0.5 h from 30% to 80%; AC 8 h from 0% to 100% | AC 20 to 100% in 8.5 hours; DC 20 to 100% in 24 minutes |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Single-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | RWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4125 mm | 4476 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1570 mm | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 120 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1405 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.25 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 345 L | 453 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion beam | Multi-link independent |
| Front brake | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Solid disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 195/60 R16 | 215/60 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | 17-inch alloy with aero fins |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 6 | 7 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | 360-degree camera, 3 rear parking sensors, cruise control | MG Pilot: adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and braking, driver monitoring |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen | 12.8-inch touchscreen, 4 speakers |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch LCD | 10.25-inch TFT digital display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED projector | Projector LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with push-button start | Smart entry |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); top speed 130 km/h; 0-50 km/h in 3.9 s | Vehicle-to-load, one-pedal drive |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | n/a |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first (minimum 70% state of health) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.