MG5 Long Range FWD or Peugeot e-308: which has more power?

MG5 Long Range FWD produces 204 hp and 280 Nm torque vs 260 Nm, versus 156 hp for Peugeot e-308. MG5 Long Range FWD leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the MG5 Long Range FWD or the Peugeot e-308?

MG5 Long Range FWD is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 8.3s vs 9.2s for Peugeot e-308, a gap of 0.9s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the MG5 Long Range FWD or the Peugeot e-308?

MG5 Long Range FWD has a clear edge over the Peugeot e-308 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

MG5 Long Range FWD or Peugeot e-308: which has more power?

MG5 Long Range FWD has about 30% more power than the Peugeot e-308. On torque, MG5 Long Range FWD also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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MG5 Long Range FWD vs Peugeot e-308: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact2022 vs 2024Methodology

MGBEV

5 Long Range FWD

204 hp · 280 Nm · 1,700 kg · 2022

PeugeotBEV

e-308

156 hp · 260 Nm · 1,584 kg · 2024

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

5 Long Range FWD

8,33kg/hpratio better by 1,82 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	204 hp	Pending
Torque	280 Nm
Weight	1 700 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Traction
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear

Peugeot

e-308

10,15kg/hpcompensated by −116 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	156 hp	Pending
Torque	260 Nm
Weight	1 584 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	-
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, 5 Long Range FWD or e-308?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of 5 Long Range FWD?

5 Long Range FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).

5 Long Range FWD or e-308: for what use?

5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp. e-308: 156 hp, ratio 10,15 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of 5 Long Range FWD vs e-308?

5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h. e-308: 150 km/h.