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Porsche Macan vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (89,300 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Macan or smart #5?

Porsche Macan vs smart #5: Key differences

Porsche Macan

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smart #5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

Macan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,972 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 5 km more than the Porsche Macan.

#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 offers slightly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers clearly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

Macan

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 moderately lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers noticeably more boot space – 630 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 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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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
Porsche Macan
smart #5

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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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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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Porsche Macan
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

Price
89,300 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
585 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
476 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
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Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
955 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
420 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
smart
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