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Renault Master Transporter vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or smart #5?

Renault Master Transporter vs smart #5: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely lighter
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smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Master Transporter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 695 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 142 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers clearly more torque with 710 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: smart #5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is barely lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 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.

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
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Reviews Renault Master Transporter

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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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Reviews smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
31 Jan 2026, 22:25:16

I spent a weekend with the Brabus #5 and I’m thrilled! Extremely quiet, even at just under 220 km/h. Very good ride comfort, especially if, like me, you prefer a softer setup for better suspension comfort!
Brutal acceleration that only really hits from about 50 km/h and culminates in a 0–200 km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds… There are almost no cars up to roughly 1,000 hp that are faster!
The actual charging performance is, I believe, the best of any passenger car available in the EU (only Zeekr shows a little more on paper, but probably not in real life) — it charges at peaks up to 425 kW! 10–80% in 13 minutes and 5–100% in 28 minutes.
The fit and finish are in places better than the Mercedes E‑Class...

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:11:24

Apart from the hopefully soon improved/reduced chimes and the horrendously hard-to-reach mute for the speed warning, the car is really a knockout!
Very, very quiet, comfortable, extremely fast (Brabus version), great build quality, great equipment!

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smart #5

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
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Length
4,695 mm
Width
2,080 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
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
475 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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