Porsche Macan vs smart #5 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

smart #5 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39300 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 29829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Porsche Macan: with 17 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 644 km, about 54 km more than the smart #5.

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 #5 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 646 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the smart #5 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs to a small extent better – reaching 260 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan pulls evident stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the smart #5 is slight lighter – 2200 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers somewhat more room – 630 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

In maximum load capacity, the smart #5 performs somewhat better – up to 1530 L, which is about 182 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan minimal takes the win – 545 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

All in all, the smart #5 shows itself to be barely ahead 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.