Global EV Comparison: Smart #5 Brabus vs NIO EL7 Standard Range

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

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) has a starting price of €60900, compared to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €85900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Years of Production 2025-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €60900 €85900
GCC Score 7.9 6.4

Range and Efficiency

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 540 km 394 km
Range (GCC) 459 km 335 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.5 kWh/100 km 21.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.88 km/kWh 4.56 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 4.7

Charging

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) 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 NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 400 kW 140 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 10 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) has more power, the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 475 kW 480 kW
Motor Power (hp) 637 hp 644 hp
Motor Torque 710 Nm 850 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.8 s 3.9 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6.7

Dimensions

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Length 4695 mm 4912 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2169 mm 2271 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1920 mm 1987 mm
Height 1705 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) 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 NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

Property Smart #5 Brabus NIO EL7 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2378 kg 2421 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 630 l 570 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1530 l 1545 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 47 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 7.8
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