2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | E | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 33 L |
