2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 825 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | C | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2147 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 | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
