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smart #1 vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or NIO ET5?

smart #1 vs NIO ET5: Key differences

smart #1

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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NIO ET5

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

#1

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 #1 is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 190 km more than the smart #1.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

#1

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers moderately more boot space – 386 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries somewhat more – 475 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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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ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
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NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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