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smart #3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison
Compare performance (272 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or NIO ET5 Wagon?
smart #3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
#3
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.
NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,277 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the smart #3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 105 km more than the smart #3.
ET5 Wagon
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 316 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 visibly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries marginally more – 465 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior overall 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
The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.
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NIO ET5 Wagon
The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.
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smart #3
NIO ET5 Wagon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
42,000 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
455 km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,844 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
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Payload
450 kg
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
384 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
smart
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Brand
NIO
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