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smart #3 vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Bentley Bentayga?

smart #3 vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

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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 #3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,266 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 405 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 386 Nm more.

#3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more boot space – 484 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries clearly more – 835 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 385 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 is decisively 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 #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
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Reviews smart #3

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Ronny
16 Oct 2025, 13:10:59

Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
450 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
smart
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

The smart #3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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