BYD Seal vs smart #5 – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39300 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 935 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Seal: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.

As for range, the smart #5 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 590 km, about 20 km more than the BYD Seal.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #5 has a a bit edge – offering 646 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.80 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs slight better – reaching 220 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 710 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BYD Seal is to a small extent lighter – 1907 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers noticeable more room – 630 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, smart #5 slight takes the win – 502 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

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