Smart #3 Brabus vs #1 Pulse

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) has a starting price of €50990, compared to the Smart #1 Pulse (2023-…), which starts at €46490.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Smart #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €50990 €46490
Price Europe (Used) €44880 €39900
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 #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
Range (WLTP) 415 km 400 km
Range (GCC) 353 km 340 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66 kWh 66 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 62 kWh 62 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.6 kWh/100 km 18.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.69 km/kWh 5.48 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.

Property Smart #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
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

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Smart #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
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 543 Nm 584 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.7 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 6.5 6.5

Dimensions

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) has a longer body, while the Smart #1 Pulse (2023-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Smart #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
Length 4400 mm 4300 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2025 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1844 mm 1822 mm
Height 1556 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase 2785 mm 2750 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #3 Brabus (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1600 kg).

Property Smart #3 Brabus Smart #1 Pulse
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1985 kg 1975 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 370 l 313 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1160 l 986 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 15 l 15 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6.5
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