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BMW X7 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or smart #1?

BMW X7 vs smart #1: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

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 #1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,580 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers considerably more boot space – 750 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 437 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries significantly more – 760 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 shows a few small advantages 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
BMW X7
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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BMW X7
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
smart
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