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smart #1 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Leapmotor B05?

smart #1 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally 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:

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

Leapmotor B05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B05 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 82 km more than the smart #1.

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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 #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Leapmotor B05 is marginally lighter – 1,775 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers marginally more boot space – 313 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries somewhat more – 425 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Leapmotor
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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