2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 569 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | 118 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 51 L |
