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Ford Puma Gen-E vs MG IM5
Selected trimSelectChange trim259 mi · 46.8 kWh · £29,995
Selected trim75 Standard RangeChange trim304 mi · 75 kWh · £39,450
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Puma Gen-E leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the MG IM5 stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- 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 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Puma Gen-E wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueFord
Ford
6.2
MG
5.1
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
4.5
MG
1.7
FamilyFord
Ford
6.2
MG
3.3
ChargingFord
Ford
4.1
MG
2.2
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
8.8
MG
2.4
City DrivingFord
Ford
7.9
MG
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
- £9,455 cheaper
- 109 litres more boot space
- 39 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 45 Wh/km more efficient
MG IM5
75 Standard Range
- 45 miles more WLTP range
- 53 kW faster rapid charging
- 93 kW more power
- 1.2s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.5 m tighter turning circle
- 1500 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 (better) | £39,450 |
| Official range | 259 miles | 304 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 566 L (better) | 457 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min (better) | 65 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Ford Puma Gen-E
MG IM5
Length
Ford Puma Gen-E4,313mm-618mm
MG IM54,931mm
Width
Ford Puma Gen-E1,805mm-155mm
MG IM51,960mm
Height
Ford Puma Gen-E1,555mm
MG IM51,474mm-81mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,313 mm | 4,931 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,960 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,930 mm (better) | 2,077 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,474 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 440 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 786 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 566 L (better) | 457 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1283 L | 1290 L (better) |
| Frunk | 43 L (better) | 18 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 1,500 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 566 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,313 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
MG IM5
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.98 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of saloon EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Puma Gen-E Select |  MG IM5 75 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.93m+618mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.96m+155mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.93m | 2.08m+147mm |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.47m-81mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.59m | 2.95m+362mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 566L (better) | 457L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1283L | 1290L (better) |
| Frunk | 43L (better) | 18L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 786mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 9.98m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,563kg (better) | 2,180kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46.8kWh | 75kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi | 304 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 153kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 (better) | £39,450 |
| Price after EV grant | £26,245 (-£3,750) | £39,450 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
* MG IM5: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles | 304 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 186 miles | 217 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min (better) | 65 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 153 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km (better) | 175 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 46.8 kWh | 73.5 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 124 kW | 217 kW (better) |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 450 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
MG IM5
75 Standard Range
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Puma Gen-E Select
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant75%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - MG IM5 75 Standard Range
MG IM5 75 Standard Range
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | MG IM575 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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MG IM5
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- £17,9992026Car360View
- £23,5002026EV ExpertsView
MG IM5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG IM5 worth the extra £9,455 over the Ford Puma Gen-E?
The MG IM5 costs £9,455 more than the Ford Puma Gen-E. For that premium it adds 45 miles more WLTP range, 53 kW faster peak rapid charging and 93 kW more power. The Ford Puma Gen-E is not just cheaper - it also offers 109 litres more boot space and lower energy use, 130 versus 175 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the MG IM5?
The Ford Puma Gen-E is £9,455 cheaper to buy. The Ford Puma Gen-E is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £192 for the MG IM5, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out roughly £9,695 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Puma Gen-E and MG IM5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 186 miles for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 217 miles for the MG IM5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The MG IM5 goes roughly 31 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 26 minutes in the Ford Puma Gen-E and 65 in the MG IM5, so the Ford Puma Gen-E loses less time at each stop. So the MG IM5 stops less often while the Ford Puma Gen-E stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the MG IM5?
The Ford Puma Gen-E is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 155 mm narrower than the MG IM5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Ford Puma Gen-E and about 440 mm of total clearance for the MG IM5. The MG IM5 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the MG IM5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 90% for the MG IM5. That gives the MG IM5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The MG IM5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Ford Puma Gen-E's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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