Head-to-head
Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs MG IM5
The MG IM5 starts $4,510 (7%) below the Hyundai Ioniq 6. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Sedan
Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 swaps the 5's upright stance for a slippery streamliner shape — drag coefficient of 0.21 — yielding a class-leading 614 km WLTP range from a 77.4 kWh battery.
- From
- $65,500
- Range
- 614 km
- Battery
- 77.4 kWh
Option B · Sedan
MG IM5
MG's premium IM sub-brand launches in Australia with the IM5 sedan — a Tesla Model 3 rival with 75 kWh and 100 kWh battery options, 655 km WLTP range, and sub-5-second 0-100 in dual-motor trim.
- From
- $60,990
- Range
- 655 km
- Battery
- 75 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and MG IM5, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage MG IM5
The MG IM5 goes 41 km further on a charge (655 vs 614 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 accepts 80 kW more DC peak charging (233 vs 153 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Power · advantage MG IM5
The MG IM5 puts down 82 kW more (250 vs 168 kW).
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage MG IM5
The MG IM5 is 2.5 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.9 s vs 7.4 s).
- 5
Boot · advantage MG IM5
The MG IM5 swallows 79 L more cargo with the rear seats up (480 vs 401 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (233 kW vs 153 kW)
Where the MG IM5 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $4,510
- ▸ 41 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.9s vs 7.4s)
Hyundai Ioniq 6
What we like
- ✓ Best range in segment for the price
- ✓ Excellent highway efficiency
- ✓ Genuinely distinctive styling
What we don't
- ✕ Rear headroom suffers vs the Ioniq 5
- ✕ Some cabin plastics feel scratchy
- ✕ Polarising 'pebble' design
MG IM5
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 655 km WLTP range
- ✓ 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ Genuinely quick (sub-5s 0-100)
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ MG dealer network thin on premium product
- ✕ Software UX inherited from China market
Frequently asked: Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs MG IM5
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the MG IM5?
- The MG IM5 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $60,990 versus $65,500 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6, a $4,510 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The MG IM5 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 655 km, 41 km further than the Hyundai Ioniq 6's 614 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 233 kW versus 153 kW for the MG IM5. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The MG IM5 does 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds — 2.5 s quicker than the Hyundai Ioniq 6's 7.4 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the MG IM5 better value than the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
- On paper the MG IM5 is $4,510 cheaper AND beats the Hyundai Ioniq 6 on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Hyundai Ioniq 6
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you match the profile: sales reps
Choose the
MG IM5
if…
- ✓ you want to save $4,510 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (41 km further per charge)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.