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smart #3 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Renault Express?

smart #3 vs Renault Express: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,866 £.

Express

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 smart #3 offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers markedly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 144 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 #3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is visibly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 514 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 is far ahead 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

  • 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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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!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
450 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
smart
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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