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Audi Q6 e-tron vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (54,400 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q6 e-tron or smart #5?

Audi Q6 e-tron vs smart #5: Key differences

Audi Q6 e-tron

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Q6 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,086 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q6 e-tron is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.4 kWh/100km for the smart #5. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 656 km, about 66 km more than the smart #5.

#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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q6 e-tron takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q6 e-tron is very slightly faster – 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 delivers slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Q6 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers slightly more boot space – 630 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

For maximum load capacity, the smart #5 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 1 L more than the Audi Q6 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q6 e-tron carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,300
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smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
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Audi Q6 e-tron

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Reviews Audi Q6 e-tron

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Monika
6 Nov 2025, 16:29:37

A slightly inflated price relative to the equipment included in this car.

Bula
11 Oct 2025, 08:59:08

Comfortable, but feels a bit firmer (over small bumps) than the Q5. You can tell the car has some heft!! The electric power — 388 PS / 285 kW BEV — is incredible. The battery drops pretty quickly if you push the beast a little. The advertised 600 km range is generous on paper; expect more like 500, or even 450 in winter. The onboard technology is surprising and pushed to the extreme. After trying it, it's hard to go back to a non-electric model.

smart #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Reviews smart #5

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Stefan
31 Jan 2026, 22:25:16

I spent a weekend with the Brabus #5 and I’m thrilled! Extremely quiet, even at just under 220 km/h. Very good ride comfort, especially if, like me, you prefer a softer setup for better suspension comfort!
Brutal acceleration that only really hits from about 50 km/h and culminates in a 0–200 km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds… There are almost no cars up to roughly 1,000 hp that are faster!
The actual charging performance is, I believe, the best of any passenger car available in the EU (only Zeekr shows a little more on paper, but probably not in real life) — it charges at peaks up to 425 kW! 10–80% in 13 minutes and 5–100% in 28 minutes.
The fit and finish are in places better than the Mercedes E‑Class...

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:11:24

Apart from the hopefully soon improved/reduced chimes and the horrendously hard-to-reach mute for the speed warning, the car is really a knockout!
Very, very quiet, comfortable, extremely fast (Brabus version), great build quality, great equipment!

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smart #5

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,400 - 82,500 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
529 - 656 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
4,771 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,939 - 1,965 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,665 - 1,685 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,361 - 1,529 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
475 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
252 - 490 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Audi Q6 e-tron?

The Audi Q6 e-tron is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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