2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 22 L |
