smart #5 Premium vs Brabus
Verdict
The smart #5 Premium is the sensible buy for most Malaysians because it keeps the same 100.0 kWh battery, 630-litre boot, 2,900 mm wheelbase, six airbags and 4-year warranty as the Brabus. The smart #5 Brabus costs RM50,000 more and turns the car into a much quicker dual-motor AWD SUV: 637 hp and 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 358 hp and 6.5 seconds. But it also cuts range from 590 km to 540 km, and annual road tax jumps from RM455 to RM1,740.
Premium
Pick the smart #5 Premium if you want the longer 590 km range, lower RM455 road tax and the same cabin space for less money.
Brabus
Pick the smart #5 Brabus if you specifically want dual-motor AWD, 637 hp and a 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 Premium RM199,800; smart #5 Brabus RM249,800
- Motor and driven wheels: smart #5 Premium single motor RWD; smart #5 Brabus dual motor AWD
- Power: smart #5 Premium 358 hp; smart #5 Brabus 637 hp
- 0–100 km/h: smart #5 Premium 6.5 s; smart #5 Brabus 3.8 s
- EV range: smart #5 Premium 590 km; smart #5 Brabus 540 km
- Road tax per year: smart #5 Premium RM455; smart #5 Brabus RM1,740
Premium
- Longer 590 km EV range
- Lower RM455 annual road tax
- Same 630-litre boot and 2,900 mm wheelbase
- 358 hp is far below the Brabus' 637 hp
- 6.5-second 0–100 km/h time is slower
- Rear-wheel drive only
Brabus
- Much stronger 637 hp output
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Very quick 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time
- RM50,000 dearer than the Premium
- Shorter 540 km EV range
- RM1,740 annual road tax is much higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,800✓ | RM 249,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp | 637 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | 590 km✓ | 540 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | 400 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | 2,378 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres | 630 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/40R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes, Front and Rear |
| 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 | 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-fold with Power Reclining and Boss Switch |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| 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 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 Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | RM 1,740 |
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.
Premium vs Brabus FAQ
Is the smart #5 Premium or smart #5 Brabus better?
The smart #5 Premium is better for most buyers: it has the same 100.0 kWh battery, space and warranty, plus 590 km range. The smart #5 Brabus is better only if you want AWD and the 3.8-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 Brabus costs RM50,000 more than the smart #5 Premium.
Do the smart #5 Premium and smart #5 Brabus have the same battery and boot space?
Yes. Both use a 100.0 kWh battery and both have 630 litres of boot space, with the same 4,705 mm length and 2,900 mm wheelbase.