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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Smart #5
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Smart #5 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
7.2
Smart
6.4
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
3.6
Smart
2.7
FamilySmart
Citroën
7.2
Smart
9
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5.5
Smart
5
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
4.1
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
- £5,735 cheaper
- 34 miles more WLTP range
- 15 Wh/km more efficient
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 (better) | £39,800 |
| Official range | 322 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Boot space | 565 L | 630 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Smart #5
Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-43mm
Smart #54,695mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Smart #51,920mm-16mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm-13mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,920 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 480 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L | 630 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1530 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.70m+43mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.92m-16mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.71m+13mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.90m+105mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 190mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1530L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh (better) | 76kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 (better) | £39,800 |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) | £39,800 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles (better) | 202 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km (better) | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh | 76 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 373 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
Smart #5
Pro
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Smart #5
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart #5 worth the extra £5,735 over the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The Smart #5 costs £5,735 more than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. For that premium it adds 65 litres more boot space, 93 kW more power and a 2.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 34 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 170 versus 185 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Smart #5?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is £5,735 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out roughly £5,815 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and Smart #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 202 miles for the Smart #5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross goes roughly 22 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Smart #5?
The two are within 16 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5 and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 90% for the Smart #5. That gives the Smart #5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Smart #5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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