USA EV Comparison: e.Go Life 20 vs Life 60 vs Smart EQ forfour
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General Info
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2019-2022 | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Slovenia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 62 mi | 90 mi | 81 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 53 mi | 76 mi | 70 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 14.5 kWh | 23.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 13.7 kWh | 22.3 kWh | 16.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 25.8 kWh/100 mi | 29.3 kWh/100 mi | 23.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.87 mi/kWh | 3.41 mi/kWh | 4.19 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 4.4 | 5.4 |
Charging
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Performance
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 20 kW | 60 kW | 60 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 27 hp | 80 hp | 80 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 118 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 34.4 s | 9.6 s | 12.2 s |
| Top Speed | 70 mph | 88 mph | 81 mph |
| Performance Score | 1.3 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 131.7 in | 131.7 in | 137.6 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 69 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 68.8 in | 68.8 in | 65.6 in |
| Height | 62.5 in | 62.5 in | 61.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in | 86.6 in | 98.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2535 lb | 2668 lb | 2645 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 4.9 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.6 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
