Global EV Comparison: Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe vs BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design
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General Info
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €32990. The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €6500 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2012-2016 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | France | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €32990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €6500 | €27449 |
| GCC Score | 4 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016).
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 109 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 427 km |
| Range (GCC) | 106 km | 363 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 17.6 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 16.7 kWh | 60.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.35 km/kWh | 6.01 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 6.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) can charge at up to 88 kW.
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is limited to 3.7 kW.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.7 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 2.4 | 5.6 |
Performance
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 55 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 74 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 30 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 7 s |
| Top Speed | 125 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.7 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016).
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2695 mm | 4290 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1559 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1565 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1867 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 920 kg | 1658 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 220 l | 345 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4 | 4.4 |
