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smart #3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ 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

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • somewhat more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,009 £.

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.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the smart #3 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

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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 – 1,780 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 485 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.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 140 L more than the smart #3.

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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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
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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!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 455 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,556 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,160 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
419 - 450 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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