Comparison between:
- 2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
- 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD | |
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| Model alias | MG IM5 Performance MG IM5 100 Performance | - | - |
| Trim | AWD 100 kWh | Premium AWD | Excellence AWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Global | North America | Europe |
| Price | - | USD 47,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Athena White Ares Black Raphael Beige Rembrandt Gray Nevis Blue | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Ice Blue Polar White Space Black Atlantis Grey Indigo Grey Shadow Green |
| Interior colors | Dover Beige Highland Gray | Black Black and White | Black Tahitian Blue |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 194.1 in 4931 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 189.0 in 4800 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1960 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 84.6 in 2150 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 58.0 in 1474 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in 2950 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 115.0 in 2920 mm |
| Front track | 65.6 in 1665 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Rear track | 65.8 in 1672 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm |
| Front overhang | 36.3 in 921 mm | 34.6 in 878 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear overhang | 41.7 in 1060 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 39.2 in 995 mm |
| Approach angle | - | - | 13 ° |
| Departure angle | - | - | 14 ° |
| Clearance | - | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | 5.3 in 134 mm | - | - |
| Maximum clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1023 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.8 in 961 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.7 in 1441 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.2 in 1376 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1084 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 34.5 in 877 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 457.0 l 16.14 ft3 0.46 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 18.0 l 0.64 ft3 0.02 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5066.22 lb 2298 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2731.53 lb 1239 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3287.09 lb 1491 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 952.4 lb 432 kg | - | 1038.38 lb 471 kg |
| GVWR | 6018.62 lb 2730 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5800.36 lb 2631 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.237 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.219 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor | Tesla | BYD |
| Model | - | 3D7 or 4D3 | TZ200XYC |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | 372 kW 498.9 hp 505.8 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 10000 - 21000 rpm | 5400 rpm | - |
| Torque | 500 Nm 51.0 kgm 368.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | High Power Mg-Al Alloy Black-label Motor - Oil Cooled / 8-layer Hair-Pin | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor | Tesla | BYD |
| Model | - | 3D3 | YS210XYA |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 11000 - 21000 rpm | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 302 Nm 30.8 kgm 222.7 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | High Power Mg-Al Alloy Black-label Motor - Oil Cooled / 8-layer Hair-Pin | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 572 kW 767.1 hp 777.7 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 390 kW 523.0 hp 530.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 802 Nm 81.8 kgm 591.5 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | 670 Nm 68.3 kgm 494.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide inverter | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 148.5 mph 239.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.20 s | 4.40 s | 3.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.20 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 357.3 mi / 575.0 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km | WLTP, CTY: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 23.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 128 MPGe EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.18 m 33.40 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.14 | - |
| Additional information | Intelligent Four-wheel Steering System with Crab Mode Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.03 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Advanced air suspension with a Continuous Control Damping (CCD) system | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Advanced air suspension with a Continuous Control Damping (CCD) system | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 10Jx20 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 8Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 99W 275/35R20 102W | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R19 99V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | 150 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | Tesla and Panasonic | BYD |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) | Blade Battery |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCA | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 750.7 V | 360 V | 550 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1289.7 lb 585 kg | - | 1278.68 lb 580 kg |
| Volume | 506.0 l 17.87 ft3 0.51 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | 800V system 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - | 3.3 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 396 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 153 kW, 0:15 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 DC 150 kW, 0:37 AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 360° HD Camera (S) Far side airbag (S) Front and side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) IM ADAS with NVIDIA Orin N (S) 2 x side curtain airbags (S) 10.5" HD instrument cluster (S) 20 Speakers (including 4 Sky Speakers) (S) 26.3" infotainment touchscreen (S) 50W Qi wireless charging (S) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 (S) 2-zone Automatic Air-conditioner (S) Intelligent Air Quality System (S) 12-way Power Driver Seat (including 4-way Power Lumbar Support) (S) 6-way Power Front Passenger Seat (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Driver Seat Memory & Easy Entry (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Double-glazed Silvering Thermal-insulating Panoramic Glassroof (S) Rear Privacy Glass (S) Power side mirrors (S) 256-color Ambient Light (S) LED Headlights (S) LED Strip Taillights (S) Vegan leather (S) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. | - |
| 2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD |