Tesla Model S 60 vs Smart #1 Brabus

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General Info

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €48990. The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €17999 on the used car market.

The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) is a Liftback, whereas the Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) is a SUV.

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Years of Production 2013-2015 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA China
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €48990
Price Europe (Used) €17999 €35900
GCC Score 5.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015).

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Range (EPA) 335 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 400 km
Range (GCC) 300 km 340 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 61 kWh 66 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 58.5 kWh 62 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.5 kWh/100 km 18.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.13 km/kWh 5.48 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.2 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.5 7.5

Performance

The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) is rear-wheel drive, while the Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type IM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 225 kW 315 kW
Motor Power (hp) 302 hp 422 hp
Motor Torque 430 Nm 584 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.2 s 3.9 s
Top Speed 193 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.7 5.6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) is longer and wider, but the Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) is taller.

The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Length 4970 mm 4300 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2025 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1822 mm
Height 1445 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2750 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) 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.

The Smart #1 Brabus (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S 60 (2013-2015) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S 60 Smart #1 Brabus
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 1999 kg 1975 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 313 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 976 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 15 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 6.4
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