2001 MCC Smart vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (149 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 865 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Smart | C |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2720 mm |
