Global EV Comparison: e.Go Life 20 vs Life 40 vs Smart EQ forfour
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
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2020-2022 | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Slovenia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €8449 | €9500 | €8190 |
| GCC Score | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 100 km | 113 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 85 km | 96 km | 120 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 14.5 kWh | 17.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 13.7 kWh | 16.6 kWh | 16.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 13.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.2 km/kWh | 5.78 km/kWh | 7.19 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 4.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Performance
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 20 kW | 40 kW | 60 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 27 hp | 54 hp | 80 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 160 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 35 s | 12 s | 12.7 s |
| Top Speed | 112 km/h | 123 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3345 mm | 3345 mm | 3495 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 1754 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1747 mm | 1747 mm | 1665 mm |
| Height | 1588 mm | 1588 mm | 1554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2200 mm | 2200 mm | 2494 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | e.Go Life 20 | e.Go Life 40 | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1150 kg | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 140 l | 140 l | 185 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 640 l | 640 l | 975 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
