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Lexus LM vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or smart #1?

Lexus LM vs smart #1: Key differences

Lexus LM

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smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,009 £.

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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 #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers considerably more boot space – 313 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively ahead 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.

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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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
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co2
160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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