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smart #3 vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Toyota Proace Max?

smart #3 vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • barely more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,945 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 31 km more than the Toyota Proace Max.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers barely more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers only slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 26 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is substantially lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries significantly more – 1,460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,010 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
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,844 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
384 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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