M-Hero 917 vs Smart #3
The M-Hero 917 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
SUV
M-HERO I 917 BEV (electric)
No US price yet
45/100#296 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
50/100#259 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
M-Hero 917M-Hero 917Smart #3Smart #3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.9 cu ft· 22%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+9 mph· 8%
- Torque- best on this row+633 lb-ft· 158%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | M-Hero 917 | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: Version named in Chinese by the source | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the M-Hero 917 if
Pick the Smart #3 if
Score by category
out of 100
M-Hero 917Smart #3
Range
56- Different test cycles - not compared.53Charging
034Performance
97100Practicality
6758
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- M-Hero 917
- CLTC
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- M-Hero 917
- 100 kWversion not named
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- M-Hero 917
- 4.2 scontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 3.7 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
M-Hero 917 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 43 sources
Every source link (52)
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