BYD Atto 3 vs MG S5
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The BYD Atto 3 starts at $41,990 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the MG S5 at $40,990 (Drive-away). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the BYD Atto 3 goes further: 510 km WLTP against 430 km. The BYD Atto 3 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 220 kW. Owners rate the BYD Atto 3 7.4/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $41,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $40,990 Drive-away |
| Highest price | $46,990 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 510 km | 430 km |
| Largest battery | 74.88 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Max power | 230 kW | 125 kW |
| Max torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 8.2 s |
| Max DC charging | 220 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Energy use | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.03 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.03 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / RWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 490 L | 453 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 10 years / 250,000 km |
| ANCAP | Not yet rated | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 510 km
- Fastest DC charging: 220 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 5.5 s
- Most powerful: 230 kW
- Biggest battery: 74.88 kWh
Behind on every figure we can compare. Check price, warranty and the Owner Verdict too.
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | BYD Atto 3 | MG S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.03 per 100 km | $4.03 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.17 per 100 km | $3.17 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $10.80 per 100 km | $10.80 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.