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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Smart #5
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Mustang Mach-E stays competitive across the board, while the Smart #5 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Smart #5 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueSmart
Ford
4.8
Smart
6.4
FamilySmart
Ford
6.8
Smart
9
ChargingSmart
Ford
3.9
Smart
5
City DrivingSmart
Ford
2.7
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,840 | £39,800 (better) |
| Official range | 292 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Boot space | 402 L | 630 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 32 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Smart #5
Length
Ford Mustang Mach-E4,713mm
Smart #54,695mm-18mm
Width
Ford Mustang Mach-E1,930mm
Smart #51,920mm-10mm
Height
Ford Mustang Mach-E1,624mm-81mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,713 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,930 mm | 1,920 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,097 mm (better) | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 470 mm spare | 480 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 997 mm | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 402 L | 630 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1420 L | 1530 L (better) |
| Frunk | 100 L (better) | 47 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 1,600 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
- A 100 L frunk, one of 8 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 100 L or more.
- 2,984 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.71m | 4.70m-18mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.92m-10mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | 2.17m+72mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.71m+81mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.98m | 2.90m-84mm |
| Ground Clearance | 116mm | 190mm+74mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 402L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1420L | 1530L (better) |
| Frunk | 100L (better) | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 997mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.6m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,166kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 72.6kWh | 76kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 292 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,840 | £39,800 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 292 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 210 miles (better) | 202 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 32 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 179 Wh/km (better) | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 72.6 kWh | 76 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 197 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Torque | 525 Nm (better) | 373 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Select RWD
Smart #5
Pro
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users69%
Safety Assist82%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Smart #5
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
- £23,3742024Car360View
- £27,7952024Cars2View
Smart #5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E worth the extra £11,040 over the Smart #5?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E costs £11,040 more than the Smart #5. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Smart #5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 228 litres more boot space and 53 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Smart #5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Smart #5?
The Smart #5 is £11,040 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Smart #5 comes out roughly £11,000 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Smart #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 210 miles for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 202 miles for the Smart #5 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-32 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Smart #5?
The two are within 10 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5 and about 470 mm of total clearance for the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 90% for the Smart #5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .