All comparisons
MG S5 EV vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,399,000 vs NPR 6,399,000
The verdict
The MG S5 EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's 1, with 3 measures tied.
- The MG S5 EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Jimny by Rs 20 lakh — about 31% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny carries 30 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The MG S5 EV is electric and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny has an independent crash rating; the MG S5 EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | MG S5 EV | Maruti Suzuki Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 4,399,000 | NPR 6,399,000 |
| Power | ★125 kW (170 PS) | 105 hp |
| Battery | 49.1 kWh | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 340 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★250 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | ★210 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the MG S5 EV or the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The MG S5 EV is cheaper at NPR 4,399,000 against NPR 6,399,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
MG S5 EV vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG S5 EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's 1, with 3 measures tied. The MG S5 EV undercuts the Maruti Suzuki Jimny by Rs 20 lakh — about 31% of the more expensive car's price.