Verdict
For RM209,800, the smart #5 costs RM10,200 less than the Toyota bZ4X yet brings a 100 kWh battery, 590 km quoted range and 400 kW DC charging, against 73.1 kWh, 525 km and 150 kW. Its 358 hp/373 Nm rear motor also cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 6.5 seconds versus 7.4 seconds. The bZ4X counters with a five-year vehicle warranty, ventilated memory front seats and more comprehensive airbag coverage. For Malaysian long-distance EV use, the smart’s charging headroom and 630-litre boot are hard to ignore, but it is 240 kg heavier and wider by 60 mm.
Pick the smart #5 if you want the lower RM209,800 price, 400 kW DC charging, 590 km quoted range and a much larger 630-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you prefer its five-year vehicle warranty, ventilated driver’s memory seat, front-centre and driver-knee airbags, and a narrower 1,860 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000.
- Battery and range: smart #5 100 kWh and 590 km; Toyota bZ4X 73.1 kWh and 525 km.
- DC charging: smart #5 400 kW; Toyota bZ4X 150 kW.
- Motor output and 0-100 km/h: smart #5 358 hp/373 Nm and 6.5 seconds; Toyota bZ4X 224 hp/269 Nm and 7.4 seconds.
- Boot space: smart #5 630 litres; Toyota bZ4X 452 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: smart #5 four years; Toyota bZ4X five years.
#5
- RM10,200 lower purchase price.
- 100 kWh battery, 590 km quoted range and 400 kW DC charging.
- 358 hp, 373 Nm and a 630-litre boot.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
- No listed front-seat ventilation or driver’s seat memory.
- Heavier at 2,260 kg versus 2,020 kg, and 60 mm wider.
bZ4X
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
- Ventilated front seats and driver’s seat memory.
- Driver-knee and front-centre airbags are listed.
- Costs RM10,200 more.
- 73.1 kWh battery, 525 km quoted range and 150 kW DC charging trail the smart #5.
- 224 hp, 269 Nm and a 452-litre boot are lower figures.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800✓ | RM220,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp✓ | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm✓ | 269 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh✓ | 73.1 kWh |
| EV Range | 590 km✓ | 525 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW✓ | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds✓ | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | 2,020 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 452 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used #5 & bZ4X for sale
#5 vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Toyota bZ4X better?
The smart #5 is the stronger all-round specification for less money: 358 hp, 100 kWh, 590 km quoted range, 400 kW DC charging and 630 litres of boot space. Choose the bZ4X for its longer five-year vehicle warranty and ventilated memory front seats.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 is RM209,800 and the Toyota bZ4X is RM220,000, so the Toyota costs RM10,200 more.
Which charges faster, the smart #5 or Toyota bZ4X?
The smart #5 has the higher quoted DC charging rate at 400 kW, versus 150 kW for the Toyota bZ4X. Both have 22 kW AC charging.
