2001 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 11 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1132 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Smart | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2875 mm |
