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Mercedes EQS SUV vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or smart #1?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs smart #1: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

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.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,267 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 19.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS SUV. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 295 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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 290 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers substantially more torque with 950 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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 terms of curb weight, smart #1 is considerably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more boot space – 645 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV holds a decisive overall lead 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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EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

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

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