IM LS7 vs Smart #5
The IM LS7 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 LS7 640km Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · immotors.com
83/100#25 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
82/100#34 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
IM LS7IM LS7Smart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+250 kW· 167%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 15%
- Top speed- best on this row+7 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+155 lb-ft· 42%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | IM LS7 | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the IM LS7 if
Pick the Smart #5 if
Score by category
out of 100
IM LS7Smart #5
Range
82- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
7673Performance
72100Practicality
9587
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- IM LS7
- 398 miCLTC
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
IM LS7IM LS7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- IM LS7
- IM LS7
- 16.8 min
- Smart #5
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #5
- IM LS7
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- IM LS7
- 3.9 / 6.1 scontested: sources disagree
- Smart #5
- 3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
IM LS7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 26 sources
Every source link (33)
- https://www.immotors.com/global/en/ls7_detail
- https://www.emotors.ge/en/model/ls7
- https://www.immotors.com/website/vehicle_config/ls7m2
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- https://licarco.com/im-ls7
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- https://www.sohu.com/a/905283509_122116902
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_LS7
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/smart/smart-5-test/
- https://uk.smart.com/en/customizer/?pn18=HY107D3F62B900000U
- https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/specifications/
- https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/downloads/create_latest_data_csv.asp?id=6
- https://de.smart.com/de/models/hashtag-five/
- https://de.smart.com/de/models/hashtag-five/specifications/
- https://uk.smart.com/en/models/brabus/
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- https://de.smart.com/de/models/brabus/
- https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/
- https://media.smart.com/de-DE/260909-weltpremiere-des-smart-5-brabus-pure-elektro-performance-mit-markantem-brabus-design/
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- https://cdn.motor1.com/pdf-files/smart5techspecs67.pdf
- https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/03/all-new-smart-5-comes-with-590-km-range-and-4x4-summit-edition/