Polestar 3 vs Smart #5
The Smart #5 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
79/100#14 of 80 · 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?
Polestar 3Polestar 3Smart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 40%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+150 kW· 60%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.1 cu ft· 30%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+18 mph· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| 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 | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
- Stronger on range
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Smart #5
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
5673Performance
49100Practicality
7187
How much is each in the US?
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Smart #5
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Smart #5Smart #5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Smart #5
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Smart #5
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #5
- Polestar 3
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 150 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Smart #5
- 3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 30 sources
Every source link (65)
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