Global EV Comparison: Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe vs Electric Drive fortwo coupe
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) for as low as €6500, while the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2009-2012 | 2012-2016 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | France | France |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €6500 |
| GCC Score | 3.4 | 3.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 101 km | 109 km |
| Range (GCC) | 99 km | 106 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 16.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 15.7 kWh | 16.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.31 km/kWh | 6.35 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Neither model supports DC fast charging.
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 3.7 kW, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is limited to 3.3 kW.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.3 kW | 3.7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 1.9 | 2.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 30 kW | 55 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 40 hp | 74 hp |
| Motor Torque | 120 Nm | 30 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 11.5 s |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Dimensions
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) and Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2695 mm | 2695 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1559 mm | 1559 mm |
| Height | 1565 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1867 mm | 1867 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 | Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Curb Weight | 900 kg | 920 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 220 l | 220 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4 | 4 |
