2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2002 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Smart | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ForTwo | CLS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2874 mm |
