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NIO ET5 Wagon vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or smart #5?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs smart #5: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

smart #5

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

smart #5 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,372 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 30 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

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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 #5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the smart #5 is marginally faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers marginally more torque with 710 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 10 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, smart #5 is barely lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers clearly more boot space – 630 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

For maximum load capacity, the smart #5 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 230 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 is clearly superior overall 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 £39,300
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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
NIO ET5 Wagon
smart #5

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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smart #5

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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NIO ET5 Wagon
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
smart
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