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Omoda E5 vs Smart #3
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
Selected trimProChange trim202 mi · 66 kWh · £33,960
At a glance
In this comparison, Omoda E5 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Smart #3 stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Omoda E5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Omoda
6.2
Smart
6.1
Too close to call
Motorway RangeOmoda
Omoda
3.7
Smart
2.8
Family
Omoda
5.7
Smart
5.7
Too close to call
ChargingOmoda
Omoda
4.4
Smart
1.7
Cost Per MileOmoda
Omoda
4.1
Smart
2.7
City Driving
Omoda
6.4
Smart
6
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Omoda E5
Smart #3
Length
Omoda E54,424mm
Smart #34,400mm-24mm
Width
Omoda E51,830mm-14mm
Smart #31,844mm
Height
Omoda E51,588mm
Smart #31,556mm-32mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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People & luggage
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Full specifications
| Specification |  Omoda E5 Knight |  Smart #3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.40m-24mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.84m+14mm |
| Height | 1.59m | 1.56m-32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.63m | 2.79m+155mm |
| Ground Clearance | 147mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L (better) | 370L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1075L | 1160L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 15L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,710kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 66kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 267 mi (better) | 202 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,065 (better) | £33,960 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Coupe |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Omoda E5Knight | Smart #3Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 267 miles (better) | 202 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles (better) | 189 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 160 Wh/km (better) | 172 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 60 kWh | 66 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Omoda E5
Knight
Smart #3
Pro
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #3 Pro
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Warranty
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Buying options
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Omoda E5
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Smart #3
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Omoda E5
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Smart #3
- £27,3002025EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #3?
The Omoda E5 is £895 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £975 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Omoda E5 and Smart #3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Omoda E5 and 189 miles for the Smart #3 - 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 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #3?
The two are within 14 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 and about 556 mm of total clearance for the Smart #3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #3?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Omoda E5 and 84% for the Smart #3. That gives the Omoda E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Omoda E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Smart #3's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .