1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | SL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
