Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer who needs five seats and frequent fast charging, the smart #5 makes the stronger case: its 400 kW DC and 22 kW AC limits eclipse the Zeekr 009’s 150 kW and 11 kW, while 358 hp cuts the 0-100 km/h run to 6.5 seconds versus 7.9. The Zeekr counters with seven seats, a 3,205 mm wheelbase and four-chamber air suspension. Its 116 kWh battery stretches range only 14 km further, at 604 km, despite being much larger than the smart’s 100 kWh pack.
#5
Pick the smart #5 if you want the quicker 6.5-second SUV with a 630-litre boot and far faster 400 kW DC charging.
009
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, captain’s chairs with ottomans, and air suspension for MPV duties.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Seats: smart #5 five; Zeekr 009 seven.
- Battery and range: smart #5 100 kWh and 590 km; Zeekr 009 116 kWh and 604 km.
- Charging: smart #5 22 kW AC/400 kW DC; Zeekr 009 11 kW AC/150 kW DC.
- Performance: smart #5 358 hp and 6.5 seconds 0-100 km/h; Zeekr 009 335 hp and 7.9 seconds.
- Length and boot space: smart #5 4,705 mm and 630 litres; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm and 574 litres.
#5
- 400 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging
- 358 hp and 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 630-litre boot in a 4,705 mm body
- Five seats versus the Zeekr 009’s seven
- No air suspension, against the Zeekr 009’s four-chamber system
- Six airbags versus seven
009
- Seven seats with captain’s middle seats, massage, ventilation and ottomans
- Four-chamber air suspension
- 604 km range and a 116 kWh battery
- 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging trail the smart #5’s 400 kW and 22 kW figures
- 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower
- 574-litre boot is 56 litres smaller despite the 5,209 mm body
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 358 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | 116 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 590 km | 604 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW✓ | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 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✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 574 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| 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) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on Four 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 |
| 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 Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha 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 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| 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.
Used #5 & 009 for sale
#5 vs 009 FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Zeekr 009 better?
The smart #5 is better for five-seat SUV use, quicker acceleration and charging speed. The Zeekr 009 is better when seven seats, captain’s chairs, rear air-conditioning control and air suspension matter more than performance.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM95,000 more than the smart #5.
Which has the better charging capability?
The smart #5 does. Its 800V architecture supports 400 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, against the Zeekr 009’s 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC limits from its 400V architecture.
