2006 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | M3 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
