Verdict
The smart #5 costs RM209,800 to the Zeekr 7X’s RM182,800, so the RM27,000 gap is substantial. The smart counters with a 100 kWh battery, 590 km range and 630-litre boot, useful advantages for longer interstate runs and family luggage. But the 7X has 416 hp and 440 Nm against 358 hp and 373 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and charges at up to 450 kW DC. It also brings seven airbags and rear automatic climate control, though its annual road tax is RM160 higher.
Pick the smart #5 if 590 km range, a 630-litre boot and a panoramic glass roof matter more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want to spend RM27,000 less for 416 hp, 450 kW DC charging and an extra knee airbag.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800
- Motor output: smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm
- Battery and range: smart #5 100 kWh and 590 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km
- DC charging: smart #5 400 kW; Zeekr 7X 450 kW
- Boot space: smart #5 630 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres
- Airbags: smart #5 six; Zeekr 7X seven
#5
- 100 kWh battery and 590 km range
- 630-litre boot with sliding rear seats
- Panoramic glass roof and 20-speaker Sennheiser audio
- RM27,000 dearer
- 358 hp and 373 Nm trail the 7X’s 416 hp and 440 Nm
- 400 kW DC charging trails the 7X’s 450 kW
7X
- 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 450 kW DC charging capability
- Seven airbags, rear automatic climate control and front-seat memory
- 75 kWh battery and 480 km range fall short of the smart’s 100 kWh and 590 km
- 539-litre boot is 91 litres smaller
- 150,000 km vehicle warranty limit versus unlimited mileage
What the #5 has over the 7X
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the #5: 630 litres against 539.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM615 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,140/mo | RM1,865/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,703 | RM5,001✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,506 | RM1,388✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM7.53 | RM6.94✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,319 | RM35,020✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 4.5 hours | 3.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min | 10 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh✓ | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | 590 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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#5 vs 7X FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger performance-and-price choice, with 416 hp and a RM27,000 lower entry price. Choose the smart #5 if its extra 110 km of range and 91 litres of boot space will be used regularly.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM27,000 more than the Zeekr 7X. That extra spend brings a 100 kWh battery, 590 km range, a 630-litre boot and a panoramic glass roof.
Which has the longer EV range?
The smart #5 has the longer quoted range at 590 km, versus 480 km for the Zeekr 7X. Its battery is also larger at 100 kWh, compared with 75 kWh.
How long does charging take?
The #5's 100.0 kWh battery takes about 4.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 400 kW peak. The 7X's 75.0 kWh battery takes about 3.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 10 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 450 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The 7X carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the #5. #5: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty. 7X: 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.