smart #5 vs Tesla Model X
How the smart #5 and the Tesla Model X compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| smart #5 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 367 mi | 358 mi |
| Usable battery | 94 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| smart #5 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 243 mi | 237 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 349 mi | 340 mi |
| Highway | 286 mi | 279 mi |
| City | 396 mi | 386 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- smart #5
- Further in winter
- smart #5
- More efficient
- smart #5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the smart #5 or the Tesla Model X?
- On the EPA rating the smart #5 is rated 367 mi and the Tesla Model X 358 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 243 mi from the smart #5 and 237 mi from the Tesla Model X.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.