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Deepal S05 vs Omoda E5
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Omoda E5 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Deepal
6.2
Omoda
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDeepal
Deepal
6.7
Omoda
3.7
FamilyDeepal
Deepal
7.2
Omoda
5.7
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Omoda
4.4
Cost Per MileDeepal
Deepal
4.9
Omoda
4.1
City DrivingOmoda
Deepal
4.1
Omoda
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 112 litres more boot space
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 13 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 165 kW more power
- 1.7s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 | £33,065 (better) |
| Official range | 278 miles (better) | 267 miles |
| Boot space | 492 L (better) | 380 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.2 sec |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Omoda E5
Length
Deepal S054,620mm
Omoda E54,424mm-196mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm
Omoda E51,830mm-70mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm
Omoda E51,588mm-12mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,424 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,830 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 570 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L (better) | 380 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1075 L |
| Frunk | 159 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Omoda E5 Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.42m-196mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.83m-70mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.59m-12mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.63m-250mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1075L |
| Frunk | 159L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg | 1,710kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi (better) | 267 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW (better) | 130kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 | £33,065 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles (better) | 267 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles (better) | 194 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW (better) | 130 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 160 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh (better) | 60 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.2 sec |
| Power | 320 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| Torque | 502 Nm (better) | 288 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Omoda E5
Knight
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Deepal S05
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
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Omoda E5
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Deepal S05 worth the extra £6,930 over the Omoda E5?
The Deepal S05 costs £6,930 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 70 kW faster peak rapid charging, 112 litres more boot space and 165 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Deepal S05 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Deepal S05 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £6,930 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £6,890 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Deepal S05 and Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Deepal S05 goes roughly 37 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 15 minutes in the Deepal S05 and 28 in the Omoda E5, so the Deepal S05 loses less time at each stop. That makes the Deepal S05 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 70 mm narrower than the Deepal S05. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Deepal S05 or the Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 90% for the Omoda E5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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