1999 MCC Smart vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 1999 MCC Smart and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Smart | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
