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smart #1 vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Estrima Birò?

smart #1 vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

smart #1

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Estrima Birò

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Estrima Birò is clearly cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,853 £.

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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 #1 offers considerably more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers somewhat more torque with 470 Nm compared to 381 Nm. That’s about 89 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is clearly lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 1,476 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers very slightly more boot space – 313 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries significantly more – 425 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò 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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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
2
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
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Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Estrima
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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