Global EV Comparison: Smart #5 Brabus vs Cadillac Lyriq V

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €60900. Although the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Years of Production 2025-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture China USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU USA
Price Europe (New) €60900 - Price Europe (New)
GCC Score 7.9 7.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) has a larger battery, the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 459 km
Range (WLTP) 540 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 459 km 436 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 106 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 102 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.5 kWh/100 km 23.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.88 km/kWh 4.27 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 5.5

Charging

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) 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 Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) maxes out at 190 kW.

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

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 400 kW 190 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 10 8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) has more power, the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 475 kW 458 kW
Motor Power (hp) 637 hp 615 hp
Motor Torque 710 Nm 880 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.8 s 3.5 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6.9

Dimensions

The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) is longer and wider, but the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) is taller.

The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Length 4695 mm 4820 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2169 mm 2207 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1920 mm 1977 mm
Height 1705 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3094 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…), but the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

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

Property Smart #5 Brabus Cadillac Lyriq V
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2378 kg 2713 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 630 l 793 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1530 l 1722 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 47 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1587 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 7.5
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