Ford Explorer vs Smart #5
Smart #5 leads 4 to 3
Biggest differences: DC charging — Ford Explorer 183 kW, Smart #5 400 kW · Consumption — Ford Explorer 13.1 kWh/100 km, Smart #5 18.4 kWh/100 km · Power — Ford Explorer 286 PS, Smart #5 363 PS.
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer is a D-segment SUV, in model year 2027 in three variants: WLTP range from 444 to 602 km, power from 190 to 340 hp.
Smart #5
Smart #5 is a D-segment SUV offering four drivetrain variants with power ranging from 340 hp to 646 hp.
Profile against the market: Ford Explorer vs Smart #5
Ford ExplorerExtended Range RWD · 2027 model year
Smart #5Pro+
Ford Explorer or Smart #5 — who wins where
Smart #5 leads 4 to 3
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- WLTP range kmFord Explorer +12 km
- Battery kWhSmart #5 +15 kWh
- Consumption ↓ kWh/100 kmFord Explorer −5.3 kWh/100 km
- Power PSSmart #5 +77 PS
- 0–100 km/h ↓ sFord Explorer −0.1 s
- Top speed km/hSmart #5 +20 km/h
- DC charging kWSmart #5 +217 kW
- AC charging kWNo data
- Charging ↓ minNo data
- Weight ↓ kgNo data
- Boot lNo data
Technical data: Ford Explorer vs Smart #5
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| Key parameters | Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD · 2027 model year | Smart #5 Pro+ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range and energy | |||
| WLTP range | 602 km | 590 km | Ford +12 km |
| Battery | 79 kWh | 94 kWh | Smart +15 kWh |
| Consumption ↓ | 13.1 kWh/100 km | 18.4 kWh/100 km | Ford −5.3 kWh/100 km |
| Charging | |||
| DC charging | 183 kW | 400 kW | Smart +217 kW |
| AC charging | — | 22 kW | — |
| Charging 10–80% ↓ | — | 18 min | — |
| Range per minute of charging | — | 22.9 km/min | — |
| Voltage | — | 800 V | — |
| Performance and drivetrain | |||
| Power | 286 PS | 363 PS | Smart +77 PS |
| 0–100 km/h ↓ | 6.4 s | 6.5 s | Ford −0.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h | Smart +20 km/h |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | — |
| Practicality | |||
| Weight ↓ | — | 2260 kg | — |
| Boot | — | 630 l | — |
| V2L (external power) | No | Yes | only Smart |
| Length | — | 4695 mm | — |
| Width | — | 1920 mm | — |
| Height | — | 1705 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 2900 mm | — |
The better value in each row is bold and underlined in the colour of the car. Metrics marked ↓ — lower is better. Dimensions are shown without picking a winner.
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Why does the Smart #5 have a bigger battery but a shorter range than the Ford Explorer?
The Smart #5 carries 94 kWh and covers 590 km, while the Ford Explorer with its 79 kWh battery does 602 km. Energy use decides it: 18.4 against 13.1 kWh/100 km.
Which one can power appliances from a socket (V2L)?
Only the Smart #5 — its 94 kWh battery then works as a power source. The Ford Explorer, with 79 kWh, does not offer it.
Which charges faster?
The Ford Explorer accepts up to 183 kW DC, the Smart #5 up to 400 kW.
Which is cheaper to run?
The Ford Explorer uses less electricity: 13.1 kWh/100 km against 18.4 kWh/100 km in the Smart #5. Over 15000 km a year that is a difference of 795 kWh — the calculator on this page turns it into money.
Technical data comes from official manufacturer materials and we do our best to verify it, but a manufacturer can change a specification without notice and mistakes do happen. Confirm the figures with a dealer before you buy — we accept no liability for decisions made on the basis of this data. Full disclaimer
Range, consumption and weight are given for the base configuration: manufacturers homologate them as a band of values that depends on wheels and equipment (e.g. 533–592 km), and we take the lightest variant, on the smallest wheels — i.e. the most favourable. The same model on larger wheels will travel a shorter distance.