Verdict
At RM100,000, the BYD Atto 2 undercuts the RM104,468 MG S5 by RM4,468 while bringing 174 hp, 290 Nm and a slightly larger 51.1-kWh battery for 345 km of range. It is the better-equipped cabin choice too, with power-adjustable front seats and a 360-degree camera. The MG fights back with a quicker 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 120-kW DC charging, a 453-litre boot and a 2,730-mm wheelbase. For Malaysian family use and longer charging stops, those are meaningful gains.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want the lower purchase price, 345 km range, stronger 290 Nm motor and power front seats with a 360-degree camera.
Pick the MG S5 if you need the 453-litre boot, faster 120-kW DC charging, rear-wheel drive and its 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Motor output: BYD Atto 2 174 hp and 290 Nm; MG S5 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- Battery and range: BYD Atto 2 51.1 kWh and 345 km; MG S5 49 kWh and 340 km.
- DC charging and V2L: BYD Atto 2 82 kW and 3.3 kW; MG S5 120 kW and 2.5 kW.
- Acceleration and drivetrain: BYD Atto 2 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h and front-wheel drive; MG S5 7.0 seconds and rear-wheel drive.
- Boot and wheelbase: BYD Atto 2 380 litres and 2,620 mm; MG S5 453 litres and 2,730 mm.
Atto 2
- RM4,468 cheaper to buy.
- More motor torque at 290 Nm and 5 km more quoted range.
- Power-adjustable front seats, front parking sensors and 360-degree camera.
- 82-kW DC charging trails the MG S5's 120 kW.
- 380-litre boot is 73 litres smaller.
- Six airbags and no blind spot information system, against seven airbags and blind spot information on the MG S5.
S5
- 120-kW DC charging and a 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 453-litre boot and 2,730-mm wheelbase.
- Seven airbags, blind spot information system and rear air-con vents.
- Costs RM4,468 more.
- 49-kWh battery and 340 km range trail the Atto 2's 51.1 kWh and 345 km.
- Manual front seats and no front parking sensors or 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM104,468 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh✓ | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 345 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW | 120 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | 7.0 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Atto 2 & S5 for sale
Atto 2 vs S5 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or MG S5 better?
The BYD Atto 2 is the stronger value choice, costing less while delivering more power, torque and range. Choose the MG S5 if faster DC charging, a much larger boot, rear-wheel drive and added safety equipment matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the MG S5 costs RM104,468, so the MG is RM4,468 more expensive.
Which one is better for charging and long trips?
The MG S5 charges faster at up to 120 kW DC versus 82 kW for the BYD Atto 2. The Atto 2 counters with 345 km of quoted range, 5 km more than the MG's 340 km.
