MINI Aceman vs smart #5
Verdict
The smart #5 does the big-ticket EV jobs better for less money: RM199,800 plays RM213,888, yet it gets 358 hp, a 100 kWh battery, 590 km range and 400 kW DC charging. The MINI Aceman counters with a smaller 4,076 mm body, 215 hp and a 406 km range, so it feels more city-sized than family-sized. For a Malaysian buyer with one car to do school runs, balik kampung trips and mall parking, the smart’s space and charging headroom are hard to ignore.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the smaller EV SUV, prefer front-wheel drive and value its driver’s memory seat with massage over outright range and boot space.
Pick the smart #5 if you want more power, more range, a much larger boot and faster AC/DC charging for less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; smart #5 RM199,800
- Output: MINI Aceman 215 hp and 330 Nm; smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm
- Battery and range: MINI Aceman 54.2 kWh and 406 km; smart #5 100 kWh and 590 km
- Charging: MINI Aceman 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC; smart #5 22 kW AC and 400 kW DC
- Size: MINI Aceman 4,076 mm long with 2,606 mm wheelbase; smart #5 4,705 mm long with 2,900 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: MINI Aceman 300 litres; smart #5 630 litres
Aceman
- More compact footprint for tight urban parking: 4,076 mm long and 1,754 mm wide
- Driver’s powered seat includes memory and massage function
- Lower annual road tax at RM200
- Shorter range: 406 km versus 590 km
- Much slower charging: 95 kW DC and 11 kW AC versus 400 kW DC and 22 kW AC
- Smaller boot: 300 litres versus 630 litres
#5
- Stronger motor: 358 hp and 373 Nm
- Longer 590 km range from a 100 kWh battery
- Bigger cabin-friendly package, with rear air vents, sliding rear seats and a 630-litre boot
- Much larger footprint: 4,705 mm long and 1,920 mm wide versus 4,076 mm and 1,754 mm
- Higher annual road tax at RM455 versus RM200
- No listed driver’s seat memory or massage function
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 213,888 | RM 199,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 358 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 373 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 100 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 406 km | 590 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 400 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,260 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 300 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 200✓ | RM 455 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Aceman vs #5 FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman or smart #5 better?
The smart #5 is better on paper for most buyers: it is cheaper, faster, roomier, goes further and charges quicker. Choose the MINI Aceman only if its smaller size and specific cabin features matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman costs RM14,088 more than the smart #5, at RM213,888 versus RM199,800.
Which one has the longer range and faster charging?
The smart #5. It has 590 km range, 22 kW AC charging and 400 kW DC charging, compared with the MINI Aceman’s 406 km range, 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC.