Smart #1 Pulse vs #3 Brabus
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Smart #1 Pulse (2023-…) has a starting price of €46490, compared to the Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…), which starts at €50990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Price Europe (New) | €46490 | €50990 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 415 km |
| Range (GCC) | 340 km | 353 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66 kWh | 66 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 62 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.48 km/kWh | 5.69 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Charging
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Performance
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 315 kW | 315 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 422 hp | 422 hp |
| Motor Torque | 584 Nm | 543 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2025 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Height | 1636 mm | 1556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2785 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Smart #1 Pulse | Smart #3 Brabus |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1975 kg | 1985 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 313 l | 370 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 986 l | 1160 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 15 l | 15 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.5 | 6.2 |
