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Lynk & Co 01 vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 01 or smart #5?

Lynk & Co 01 vs smart #5: Key differences

Lynk & Co 01

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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smart #5

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lynk & Co 01 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,490 £.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 515 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 smart #5 offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers noticeably more torque with 710 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

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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.

In terms of curb weight, Lynk & Co 01 is a bit lighter – 1,935 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers markedly more boot space – 630 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 #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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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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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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Thomas
3 Sept 2026, 09:04:16

High tech practical SUV EV. Great stereo. Brabus super qui

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Sami
2 Sept 2026, 19:26:03

Nearly 20,000 km on the Smart #5 Brabus, and it has clearly exceeded expectations in terms of value for money. Luckily I didn't choose the Tesla Model Y back then.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
20 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
-
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
415 kg
Payload
475 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
280 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
535 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
206 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
smart
Is the Lynk & Co 01 offered with different drivetrains?

The Lynk & Co 01 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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