Verdict
The Zeekr 7X is RM27,000 cheaper at RM182,800, yet its 416 hp and 440 Nm rear motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 6.0 seconds versus the smart #5’s 358 hp, 373 Nm and 6.5 seconds. The smart answers with a larger 100 kWh battery, a 590 km range and a 630-litre boot, against 75 kWh, 480 km and 539 litres. For Malaysian buyers planning longer drives or carrying more luggage, the #5’s extra 110 km of range matters. The 7X is the sharper value choice if 480 km is sufficient.
Pick the smart #5 if you need the 590 km range, 630-litre boot and panoramic glass roof more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want to save RM27,000 while gaining 416 hp, 440 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Motor output: smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Battery and range: smart #5 100 kWh and 590 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- DC charging: smart #5 400 kW; Zeekr 7X 450 kW.
- Boot space: smart #5 630 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Warranty: smart #5 four years/unlimited mileage; Zeekr 7X five years/150,000 km.
#5
- 100 kWh battery and 590 km range.
- 630-litre boot with sliding rear seats.
- Panoramic glass roof and 20-inch wheels.
- Costs RM27,000 more.
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.0 seconds.
- Less motor output: 358 hp and 373 Nm versus 416 hp and 440 Nm.
7X
- RM182,800 price is RM27,000 lower.
- 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 450 kW DC charging and seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- 480 km range trails the smart #5’s 590 km.
- 539-litre boot is 91 litres smaller.
- No panoramic glass roof.
What the #5 has over the 7X
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the #5: 630 litres against 539.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM615 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,140/mo | RM1,865/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,703 | RM5,001✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,506 | RM1,388✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM7.53 | RM6.94✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,319 | RM35,020✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 4.5 hours | 3.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min | 10 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh✓ | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | 590 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| 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 | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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#5 vs 7X FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the better buy for performance and price, costing RM27,000 less while delivering 416 hp and 6.0-second acceleration. Choose the smart #5 for its 590 km range, 100 kWh battery and larger 630-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM209,800 and the Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800, so the smart is RM27,000 more expensive.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The smart #5 has the longer claimed range at 590 km from its 100 kWh battery. The Zeekr 7X is rated at 480 km with a 75 kWh battery, a 110 km difference.
How long does charging take?
The #5's 100.0 kWh battery takes about 4.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 400 kW peak. The 7X's 75.0 kWh battery takes about 3.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 10 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 450 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The 7X carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the #5. #5: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty. 7X: 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.
