8.2
2025 MG HS Essence review
Established rivals should be shaking in their boots as the second-gen MG HS packs effortless driving dynamics with pseudo-premium looks.
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Jack Quick
MG HS vs Mercedes-AMG GLB35 Comparison
MG HS
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Mercedes-AMG GLB35
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2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLB35
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
0.0
8.2
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0.0
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLB35
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
60L
546 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$103,800
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,500)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
