Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Smart #3
The Smart #3 leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQC leads on cargo space.
SUV
EQC 400 4MATIC (Germany, 2021 base model)
1 of 3 versions
Germany · checked Feb 17, 2021 · media.mercedes-benz.com
38/100#214 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
44/100#192 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EQCMercedes-Benz EQCSmart #3Smart #3
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 25%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+40 kW· 36%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.6 cu ft· 35%
- Torque- best on this row+161 lb-ft· 40%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQC | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Version named in Chinese by the source |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version not named | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if
Pick the Smart #3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz EQCSmart #3
Range
5353Charging
1026Performance
88100Practicality
7354
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 250 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Smart #3Smart #3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Smart #3
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 40 min
- Smart #3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #3
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 40 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Smart #3
- 3.7 / 5.8 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Smart #3Smart #3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Smart #3
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Smart #3
- Ahead by
- €11,579
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz EQC vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 33 sources
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