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Mercedes EQA vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or smart #1?

Mercedes EQA vs smart #1: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,532 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 121 km more than the smart #1.

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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 #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the smart #1 is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers moderately more torque with 584 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 64 Nm more.

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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.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is moderately lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers only slightly more boot space – 340 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,320 L, about 334 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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.

from £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
smart
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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