Audi Q6 e-tron vs smart #5 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #5 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39300 £, while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54400 £. That’s a price difference of around 15086 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi Q6 e-tron: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.80 kWh.

As for range, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 656 km, about 66 km more than the smart #5.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #5 has a evident edge – offering 646 HP compared to 516 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Audi Q6 e-tron takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs minimal better – reaching 230 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q6 e-tron pulls to a small extent stronger with 855 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2200 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers to a small extent more room – 630 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

In maximum load capacity, the smart #5 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1530 L, which is about 1 L more than the Audi Q6 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q6 e-tron minimal takes the win – 540 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Our conclusion: The smart #5 proves to be offers a more balanced package and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, smart #5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.