Polestar 4 vs smart #5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39300 £, while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 4: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 4 performs slight better – achieving up to 620 km, about 30 km more than the smart #5.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #5 has a somewhat edge – offering 646 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.80 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the smart #5 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 pulls slight stronger with 710 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 24 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the smart #5 is barely noticeable lighter – 2200 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers a bit more room – 630 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 performs minimal better – up to 1536 L, which is about 6 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, smart #5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 502 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

All in all, the smart #5 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.