NIO ES6 vs Smart #5
The Smart #5 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
All-New NIO ES6 100 kWh (2023)
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
53/100#93 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
55/100#64 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES6NIO ES6Smart #5Smart #5
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+275 kW· 220%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.8 cu ft· 9%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES6 | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: EL6 | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version: EL6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | version: Pulse |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES6 if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES6Smart #5
Range
9092Charging
6592Performance
8897Practicality
5863
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- NIO ES6
- WLTP
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES6
- 26 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- Smart #5
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #5
- NIO ES6
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 275 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES6
- Smart #5
- 3.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES6 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 29 sources
Every source link (46)
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