2005 MCC Smart vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | Smart | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2761 mm |
