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Mercedes GLE vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or smart #1?

Mercedes GLE vs smart #1: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 95,781 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 308 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 380 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 markedly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 342 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries clearly more – 675 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 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.

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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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I just love Benz cars

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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 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
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 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
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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