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smart #1 vs MG Cyberster comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 510 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or MG Cyberster?

smart #1 vs MG Cyberster: Key differences

smart #1

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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MG Cyberster

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

smart #1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the MG Cyberster costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG Cyberster is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Cyberster offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 507 km, about 107 km more than the smart #1.

Cyberster

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 MG Cyberster offers markedly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Cyberster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Cyberster delivers visibly more torque with 725 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 255 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, smart #1 is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers noticeably more boot space – 313 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries clearly more – 425 kg compared to 150 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 comes out modestly ahead 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 #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
55,700 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
443 - 507 km
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
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
150 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
368 HP
Power HP
340 - 510 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
475 - 725 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
250 - 375 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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