2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1705 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Smart | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadster | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
