Polestar 3
111 kWh
517 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2022-2025
Car comparison
Polestar 3 111 kWhvsSmart #5 100 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Smart #5
100 kWh
587 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2025-present
Comparison overview
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Polestar 3 111 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Highest torque910 Nm671 lb-ft
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score77/100
- Best economy score0/100
Smart #5 100 kWh
- Most powerful587 hp438 kW
- Lightest2,370 kg5,225 lb
- Best power-to-weight248 hp/t185 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk630 L
- Best practicality score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Polestar3111 kWh | Smart#5100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 517hp386kW | 587hp438kW |
| Torque | 910Nm671lb-ft | 643Nm474lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,670kg5,886lb | 2,370kg5,225lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,845kg6,272lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 47.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 41.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.7s Calculated | 26.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton Calculated | 271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 4,900mm193in | 4,695mm185in |
| Width | 2,120mm83in | 1,920mm76in |
| Height | 1,627mm64in | 1,705mm67in |
| Wheelbase | 2,985mm118in | 2,900mm114in |
| Ground clearance | 211mm8in | - |
| Trunk volume | 484L | 630L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,411L | 1,530L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Polestar3111 kWh | Smart#5100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.7 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.7 s | 26.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 170 km/h 106 mph | 168 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 517 hp 386 kW |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 587 hp 438 kW |
Smart #5 100 kWh has 70 hp more than Polestar 3 111 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Polestar 3 111 kWh and Smart #5 100 kWh: 70 hp (52 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 910 Nm 671 lb-ft |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 643 Nm 474 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 2,670 kg 5,886 lb |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 2,370 kg 5,225 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| Smart#5100 kWh | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 4.7 s |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 4.9 s |
Although Smart #5 100 kWh has more power, Polestar 3 111 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 3 111 kWh and Smart #5 100 kWh: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 194 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar3111 kWh | 517 hp 386 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| Smart#5100 kWh | 587 hp 438 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Polestar3111 kWh | Smart#5100 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 517 hp 386 kW | 587 hp 438 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 910 Nm 671 lb-ft | 643 Nm 474 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.7 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,670 kg 5,886 lb | 2,370 kg 5,225 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 484 L 17.1 cu ft | 630 L 22.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 194 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Polestar 3 111 kWh
- Has 267 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Smart #5 100 kWh
- Has 70 hp more
- Is 300 kg lighter
- Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 146 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest top speed
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