smart #5 Pulse AWD vs Honda Prologue Elite AWD

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Honda Prologue Elite AWD 4.5 s Runner-up: 4.9 s
Range winner smart #5 Pulse AWD 540 km Runner-up: 440 km
Power winner smart #5 Pulse AWD 588 hp Runner-up: 500 hp
Cargo winner Honda Prologue Elite AWD 793 L Runner-up: 630 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD against the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 4.9 seconds for 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD. 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed output at 588 hp; 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD is rated at 500 hp, a difference of 88 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD at 712 Nm and 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD at 643 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD carries the longer listed range at 540 km, against 440 km for 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD. 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 19.3 kWh/100km; 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is listed at 19.9 kWh/100km. 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 400 kW, compared with 150 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 793 litres versus 630 litres, a difference of 163 litres. 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD is 183 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification smart #5 Pulse AWD2026 Honda Prologue Elite AWD2025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s4.5 s
Top Speed200 km/h190 km/h
Power588 hp500 hp
Torque643 Nm712 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range540 km440 km
Battery94 kWh85 kWh
Efficiency19.9 kWh/100km19.3 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging400 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,695 mm4,878 mm
Ground Clearance197 mm178 mm
Cargo630 L793 L
Curb Weight2,345 kg2,450 kg
Towing1,600 kg1,588 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.4 m
Starting MSRP$57,900

smart #5 Pulse AWD vs Honda Prologue Elite AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 4.9 seconds for 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed top speed at 200 km/h (124 mph), compared with 190 km/h (118 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has more power at 588 hp, a 88 hp advantage over 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD.

Which has more range, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the longer listed range at 540 km (336 miles), versus 440 km (273 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the larger listed battery at 94.0 kWh, compared with 85.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD has more listed cargo space at 793 litres (28.0 cu ft), versus 630 litres (22.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,600 kg (3,527 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD is heavier at 2,450 kg (5,401 lb), while 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is listed at 2,345 kg (5,170 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.