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smart #5 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (39,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #5 or Leapmotor C10?

smart #5 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor C10

  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat 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.

Leapmotor C10 is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.4 kWh/100km for the smart #5. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 80 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

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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 smart #5 offers only slightly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 598 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers barely more torque with 720 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

#5

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, Leapmotor C10 is somewhat lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers clearly more boot space – 630 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 has only a minor advantage 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.

from £39,300
#5

smart #5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 590 km
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The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Reviews smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
31 Jan 2026, 22:25:16

I spent a weekend with the Brabus #5 and I’m thrilled! Extremely quiet, even at just under 220 km/h. Very good ride comfort, especially if, like me, you prefer a softer setup for better suspension comfort!
Brutal acceleration that only really hits from about 50 km/h and culminates in a 0–200 km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds… There are almost no cars up to roughly 1,000 hp that are faster!
The actual charging performance is, I believe, the best of any passenger car available in the EU (only Zeekr shows a little more on paper, but probably not in real life) — it charges at peaks up to 425 kW! 10–80% in 13 minutes and 5–100% in 28 minutes.
The fit and finish are in places better than the Mercedes E‑Class...

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:11:24

Apart from the hopefully soon improved/reduced chimes and the horrendously hard-to-reach mute for the speed warning, the car is really a knockout!
Very, very quiet, comfortable, extremely fast (Brabus version), great build quality, great equipment!

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Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
630 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 502 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
smart
Brand
Leapmotor
What drive types are available for the smart #5?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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