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Omoda E5 vs Smart #5
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Omoda E5 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Smart #5 leads on family practicality and charging speed.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
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 want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
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
6.4
Too close to call
Motorway RangeOmoda
Omoda
3.7
Smart
2.7
FamilySmart
Omoda
5.7
Smart
9
ChargingSmart
Omoda
4.4
Smart
5
Cost Per MileOmoda
Omoda
4.1
Smart
1.6
City DrivingOmoda
Omoda
6.4
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Omoda E5
Smart #5
Length
Omoda E54,424mm-271mm
Smart #54,695mm
Width
Omoda E51,830mm-90mm
Smart #51,920mm
Height
Omoda E51,588mm-117mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Omoda E5Knight | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
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How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Omoda E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Omoda E5 Knight |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.70m+271mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.92m+90mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.59m | 1.71m+117mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.63m | 2.90m+270mm |
| Ground Clearance | 147mm | 190mm+43mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1075L | 1530L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,710kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 76kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 267 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,065 (better) | £39,800 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Omoda E5Knight | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 267 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles | 202 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 160 Wh/km (better) | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 60 kWh | 76 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Omoda E5
Knight
Smart #5
Pro
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Prices & deals
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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 #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart #5 worth the extra £6,735 over the Omoda E5?
The Smart #5 costs £6,735 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 250 litres more boot space and 95 kW more power. The Omoda E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers lower energy use, 160 versus 185 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Omoda E5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #5?
The Omoda E5 is £6,735 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 £6,855 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 #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Omoda E5 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 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #5?
The Omoda E5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 90 mm narrower than the Smart #5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Omoda E5 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.
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Data accuracy
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