USA EV Comparison: Kia EV6 GT vs Smart #5 Brabus

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Kia EV6 GT (2025-…) has a starting price of $63800, while the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Years of Production 2025-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $63800 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 6.9 7.9

Range and Efficiency

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV6 GT (2025-…).

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Range (EPA) 231 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 280 mi 336 mi
Range (GCC) 229 mi 285 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80 kWh 94 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.9 kWh/100 mi 33 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.86 mi/kWh 3.03 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 400 kW, while the Kia EV6 GT (2025-…) maxes out at 240 kW.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Kia EV6 GT (2025-…) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Max Charging Power (AC) 10.9 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 240 kW 400 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 10

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Kia EV6 GT (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 478 kW 475 kW
Motor Power (hp) 641 hp 637 hp
Motor Torque 568 lb-ft 524 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.4 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 162 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 7.2 6.6

Dimensions

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia EV6 GT (2025-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Length 184.8 in 184.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 85.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.4 in 75.6 in
Height 60.8 in 67.1 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 114.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Kia EV6 GT (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 GT (2025-…).

Property Kia EV6 GT Smart #5 Brabus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4828 lb 5242 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 24.4 ft3 22.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 46.7 ft3 54 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 1.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 2700 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 7.4
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