USA EV Comparison: e.Go Life 60 vs Smart EQ forfour vs e.Go Life 20
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General Info
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2022 | 2017-2019 | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Slovenia | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 90 mi | - Range (WLTP) | 62 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 76 mi | 75 mi | 53 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 23.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh | 14.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 22.3 kWh | 16.7 kWh | 13.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.3 kWh/100 mi | 22.3 kWh/100 mi | 25.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.41 mi/kWh | 4.49 mi/kWh | 3.87 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.4 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
Charging
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.7 kW | 7.2 kW | 3.7 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 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Performance
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 60 kW | 60 kW | 20 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 80 hp | 80 hp | 27 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 118 lb-ft | - Motor Torque |
| 0-60 mph | 9.6 s | 12.2 s | 34.4 s |
| Top Speed | 88 mph | 81 mph | 70 mph |
| Performance Score | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 131.7 in | 137.6 in | 131.7 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 69 in | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 68.8 in | 65.6 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 62.5 in | 61.2 in | 62.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in | 98.2 in | 86.6 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | e.Go Life 60 | Smart EQ forfour | e.Go Life 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb | 2645 lb | 2535 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 4.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | 22.6 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 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
