2000 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Smart | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadster | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 4326 mm |
