USA EV Comparison: Smart #5 Brabus vs Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) has a starting price of $109300, while the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Years of Production 2025-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China USA, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $109300
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $58775
GCC Score 7.9 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…).

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 235 mi
Range (WLTP) 336 mi 292 mi
Range (GCC) 285 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 90.6 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33 kWh/100 mi 39.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.03 mi/kWh 2.51 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.8 4.3

Charging

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 400 kW, while the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 400 kW 170 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 10 7.3

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) has more power, the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 475 kW 460 kW
Motor Power (hp) 637 hp 617 hp
Motor Torque 524 lb-ft 738 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.6 s 3.4 s
Top Speed 130 mph 149 mph
Performance Score 6.6 7.4

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

The Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Length 184.8 in 192.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 85.4 in 84.3 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.6 in 76.4 in
Height 67.1 in 65.8 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 119.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…), but the Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+ (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

Property Smart #5 Brabus Mercedes EQE SUV AMG 53 4MATIC+
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5242 lb 5768 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.2 ft3 18.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54 ft3 59.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.7 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3527 lb 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 7.7
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