Buick GL8 Encasa vs Smart #5
The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on fast-charge peak. The Smart #5 leads on AC charging.
MPV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
85/100#32 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
84/100#43 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 EncasaSmart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+240 kW· 60%
- Cargo space
- AC charging- best on this row+15 kW· 214%
- Top speed- best on this row+18 mph· 17%
- Torque- best on this row+118 lb-ft· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick GL8 Encasa | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | ||
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick GL8 Encasa if
Score by category
out of 100
Buick GL8 EncasaSmart #5
Range
72- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
10081Performance
86100Practicality
9888
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- CLTC
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 240 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Smart #5
- 3.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Buick GL8 EncasaFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (26)
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